Comparison of value per operative time between anterior lumbar interbody fusion and lumbar disc arthroplasty: A propensity score-matched analysis

• Published in: Journal of craniovertebral junction and spine Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 427 - 431
• Main Authors: Song, Junho, Katz, Austen, Ngan, Alex, Silber, Jeff, Essig, David, Qureshi, Sheeraz, Virk, Sohrab
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.10.2022; Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: anterior lumbar interbody fusion; Arthroplasty; Blood transfusions; Comparative analysis; Joint surgery; lumbar disc arthroplasty; lumbar disc replacement; Morbidity; Original; outcomes; Reimbursement; relative value units; Spinal fusion; United States; relative value units; lumbar disc replacement; outcomes; Anterior lumbar interbody fusion; lumbar disc arthroplasty

Context: Despite the growing evidence demonstrating its effectiveness, lumbar disc arthroplasty (LDA) rates have not increased significantly in recent years. A likely contributing factor is uncertainties related to reimbursement and insurers' denial of coverage due to fear of late complications...