Increased rates of dysphagia, longer length of stay, nonroutine discharge, and higher hospital costs in patients over 65 undergoing single-level cervical disc arthroplasty: A propensity score-matched analysis

Increased rates of dysphagia, longer length of stay, nonroutine discharge, and higher hospital costs in patients over 65 undergoing single-level cervical disc arthroplasty: A propensity score-matched analysis

Context: Cervical disc arthroplasty (CDA) is a safe and effective treatment for cervical spine conditions, with increasing utilization. As the population over 65 grows, understanding the suitability of CDA in older patients is critical. Aims: This study evaluates differences in postoperative complic...

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Main Authors: Paul G. Mastrokostas, Leonidas E. Mastrokostas, Ahmed K. Emara, Ian J. Wellington, Elizabeth Ginalis, Jonathan Dalton, Amrit S. Khalsa, Jad Bou Monsef, Afshin E. Razi, Mitchell K. Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
Subjects:
age
cervical disc arthroplasty
dysphagia
healthcare utilization
national inpatient sample
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_21_25
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