Comparative cost-utility analysis of postoperative discharge pathways following posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis in non-ambulatory cerebral palsy patients.

This cost-utility analysis demonstrated that the implementation of an AD pathway following PSF for non-ambulatory CP scoliosis is economically more effective, providing a 17.5% cost reduction with enhanced value of care evidenced by a 2.1% greater NMB over a TD pathway. The cost-effectiveness of the AD was maintained despite implant cost variations.