Cost-effectiveness of adult spinal deformity surgery in a military healthcare system
Abstract
Adult spinal deformity surgery is an effective way of treating pain and disability, but little research has been done to evaluate the costs associated with changes in health outcome measures. This study determined the change in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and the cost per QALY in patients undergoing spinal deformity surgery in the unique environment of a military healthcare system (MHS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 10.3171/2018.9.focus18381
Entities
People
- Charles A. Miller
- Chris J. Neal
- Cody D. Schlaff
- Ellen Tasikas
- John J. Delaney
- Kara Mandell
- Michael K. Rosner
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses
- George Washington University
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center