Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends in Cervical Fusion Utilization from 2004 Through 2021 and the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical fusion rates increased in the U.S. exponentially 1990-2014, but trends leading up to/during the COVID-19 pandemic have not been fully evaluated by patient socioeconomic status (SES). Here, we provide the most recent, comprehensive characterization of demographic and SES trends in cervical fusions, including during the pandemic.

Methods

We collected the following variables on adults undergoing cervical fusions, 1/1/2004-3/31/2021, in Optum's Clinformatics Data Mart: age, Charlson Comorbidity Index, provider's practicing state, gender, race, education, and net worth. We performed multivariate linear and logistic regression to evaluate associations of cervical fusion rates with SES variables.

Results

Cervical fusion rates increased 2004-2016, then dec

SUBMITTER: Wu JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569792 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature