A 20-year trend analysis of anterior cervical fusions

National Trends in Anterior Cervical Fusion Procedures (MedScape)

  • 8-fold increase in procedures
  • Highest increase in utilization was observed in those ≥65 years
  • Average age increased from 47.2 years to 50.5 years over time
  • Length of hospital stay decreased from 5.17 days to 2.38 days
  • Complication rates decreased from 4.6% to 3.03%
  • Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, pulmonary, and coronary artery increased over time
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