Table 4.
Normalized Opioid Units Billed (Pills/Patient/Month) Comparison in Patients 6 Months Prior to Fusion Versus 2 Years Following Fusion.
| Characteristic | Patients With Any Opioid Use 6 Month Prior to Fusion | Patients With Any Opioid Use Within 2 Years After Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Total patients | 51.6 | 33.6 |
| Male | 51.6 | 34.1 |
| Female | 51.5 | 33.3 |
| Geographical region breakdown | ||
| Midwest | 52.7 | 32.9 |
| Northeast | 64.9 | 35.4 |
| South | 50.6 | 33.9 |
| West | 52.2 | 32.9 |
| Race breakdown | ||
| Unknown | 45.1 | 29.0 |
| White | 52.5 | 34.2 |
| Black | 47.2 | 31.6 |
| Other | 49.2 | 34.2 |
| Asian | 28.1 | 19.9 |
| Hispanic | 69.9 | 41.0 |
| North American Native | 71.1 | 45.4 |