Medicaid status is associated with higher complication rates after spine surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Multivariate analysis of prospectively collected registry data.

Objective

To determine the effect of payor status on complication rates after spine surgery.

Summary of background data

Understanding the risk of perioperative complications is an essential aspect in improving patient outcomes. Previous studies have looked at complication rates after spine surgery and factors related to increased perioperative complications. In other areas of medicine, there has been a growing body of evidence gathered to evaluate the role of payor status on outcomes and complications. Several studies have found increased complication rates and inferior outcomes in the uninsured and Medicaid insured.

Methods

The Spine End Results Registry (2003-2004) is a collection of

SUBMITTER: Hacquebord J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3714398 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature