Projections of single-level indirect lumbar interbody fusion volume and associated costs for Medicare patients to 2050.

Journal: North American Spine Society journal
Published Date: Feb 13, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Anterior, Oblique, and Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusions (ALIF/OLIF/LLIF) are powerful modalities for achieving indirect decompression of lumbar foraminal stenosis while providing a large fusion surface and preserving the posterior vertebral structures. This study aimed to project future trends in the implementation rates and associated costs of ALIF/OLIF/LLIF in Medicare patients aged >65 in the US.

Authors

  • Kyle A Mani
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States.
  • Samuel N Goldman
    Department of Spine Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA.
  • Noel Akioyamen
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
  • Emily Kleinbart
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, United States.
  • Yaroslav Gelfand
    Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
  • Saikiran Murthy
    Department of Neurological Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
  • Jonathan Krystal
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
  • Ananth Eleswarapu
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States.
  • Reza Yassari
    Spine Research Group, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York.
  • Mitchell S Fourman
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

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