Comparison of value per operative time between anterior lumbar interbody fusion and lumbar disc arthroplasty: A propensity score-matched analysis

Conclusions: ALIF is associated with significantly higher RVUs per min compared to LDA. ALIF is also associated with higher rates of 30-day morbidity, DVT, and blood transfusions, while readmission and reoperation rates were statistically similar.

Source: Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine - December 7, 2022 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Junho Song Austen Katz Alex Ngan Jeff Scott Silber David Essig Sheeraz A Qureshi Sohrab Virk Source Type: research