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Spinal Fusion in the United States
Spine · 2011 · Vol. 37(1) · pp. 67–76
Sean S. Rajaee✉(The Spine Institute)Hyun W. Bae✉(Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)Linda E.A. Kanim✉(Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)Rick B. Delamarter✉(Cedars-Sinai Medical Center)
Abstract
Frequency, utilization, and hospital charges of spinal fusion have increased at a higher rate than other notable inpatient procedures, as seen in this study from 1998 to 2008. In addition, patient demographics and hospital characteristics changed significantly; in particular, whereas the average age for spinal fusion increased, the in-hospital mortality rate decreased.
Spine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastySpinal Fractures and Fixation TechniquesMedicineLaminectomyArthroplastySurgerySpinal fusionAngioplastyPercutaneousPopulationCardiologySpinal cord
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedCoronary Artery BypassChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantLaminectomyLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedSpinal DiseasesSpinal Fusion
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United States Trends in Lumbar Fusion Surgery for Degenerative Conditions
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