Table 2.
A comparison of outcome measures for kyphoplasty and nonoperative treatment for vertebral compression fractures
| Variable | All | Kyphoplasty | Nonoperative | Odds ratio | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay | 5.4 (4.7) | 6.0 (4.6) | 5.3 (4.7) | < 0.001 | |
| Total charge | $22,752 | $37,231 | $20,112 | < 0.001 | |
| Complication | |||||
| Overall complications | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.061 | |
| Death | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.52 | 0.003 |
| Pressure ulcer | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.688 | |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.899 | |
| Infection (all) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.929 | |
| Pneumonia | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 0.554 | |
| Disposition | |||||
| Routine discharge (home) | 23.7% | 38.4% | 21.0% | 2.59 | < 0.001 |
| Home with homecare | 12.2% | 16.6% | 11.3% | 1.51 | < 0.001 |
| Skilled nursing facility | 33.5% | 26.1% | 34.8% | 0.62 | < 0.001 |
| Other facility | 45.3% | 35.7% | 47.1% | 0.59 | < 0.001 |