Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty in the USA from 2004 to 2017: national inpatient trends, regional variations, associated diagnoses, and outcomes.

Nima Hafezi-NejadChristopher R BaileyAlex J SolomonMoustafa Abou AredaJohn A CarrinoMajid KhanClifford R Weiss

Published in: Journal of neurointerventional surgery (2020)

National inpatient trends of vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty utilization remained stable after a period of decline from 2008 to 2012, while the financial burden of hospitalizations increased. Despite recent improvements in outcomes, significant regional variations persisted across the USA.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
palliative care
mental health
young adults
glycemic control
childhood cancer