Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion With Structural Allograft is Associated With Lower Postoperative Health Care Utilization and Reoperations Compared With Cage Implants
Andrew Y. Powers,
Darren Z. Nin,
Ya-Wen Chen
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Implants represent a large component of surgical cost, with several available options for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). Rising ACDF volume highlights the need for accurate cost characterization among implant configurations to inform efficient utilization.
METHODS:
A cohort study of patients who underwent 1-level or 2-level ACDF in 2017 was conducted using the MarketScan national insurance databases, which con… Show more
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