Nationwide Analysis of Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Trends: Regional Variations in Utilization and Population Characteristics.

ABSTRACT:

Study design/setting

Retrospective cohort analysis.

Objectives

This study evaluates utilization and demographic trends for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) fusions across the United States (US).

Methods

Patients who underwent SIJ fusion from 2010-2021 were identified within the PearlDiver national database using International Classification of Disease (ICD-9, ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Indications for trauma, malignancy, or infection were excluded. Demographic, clinical, and procedure characteristics were recorded along with annual utilization rates. Annual percent change (APC) was calculated to identify increasing or decreasing utilization from prior years. Negative binomial regression was performed to project subsequent utilization for 2022-2028.

SUBMITTER: Ton A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11877661 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature