PMID: 24344619Dec 19, 2013Paper

Hospital cost analysis of neuromuscular scoliosis surgery

Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Diseases
Christopher DiefenbachThomas J Errico

Abstract

A retrospective review of 74 consecutive, surgical patients with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS). This study evaluates the distribution of hospital and operating room costs incurred during surgical correction of NMS. Recent studies have demonstrated that surgical treatment improves both medical outcomes and the quality of life in patients with progressive NMS. Characterization of the costs incurred at the time of surgery and hospitalization will facilitate the identification of opportunities for cost reduction. Demographic data collected included gender, age, preoperative height, weight, and BMI. Major coronal curvatures and T5-T12 kyphosis were assessed from radiographs. Construct type and number of screws, hooks, and wires implanted were recorded. Surgical costs were calculated based on cost of surgical correction, hospital stay, and postoperative care. Mean age was 15.8 ± 7.3 years; 57% were male. Comorbidities included cerebral palsy (28%) and familial dysautonomia (14%). The mean preoperative major curve magnitude was 60°; minor curve magnitude was 33°. Posterior approach (76%) and pedicle screws (75%) were predominantly utilized. The average length of hospitalization was 8 days (range: 3 to 47). There were six major complic...Continue Reading

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