Continued Increase in Cost of Care Despite Decrease in Stay After Posterior Spinal Fusion for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Kenneth A ShawBrittany AngeVarghese GeorgeJoshua S MurphyNicholas D Fletcher

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2022)

There continues to be a significant decrease in LOS for PSF hospitalization events for AIS; however, total treatment charges continue to rise. Future research should investigate potential factors influencing total treatment charges after PSF for AIS.

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