Table 6.
Normalized Dollars Spent on Opioids (USD/Patient/Month) Comparison in Patients 6 Months Prior to Fusion Versus 2 Years Following Fusion.
| Characteristic | Patients With Any Opioid Use 6 Months Prior to Fusion | Patients With Any Opioid Use Within 2 Years After Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Total patients | 16.05 | 11.59 |
| Male | 17.17 | 12.48 |
| Female | 15.30 | 10.99 |
| Geographical region breakdown | ||
| Midwest | 14.67 | 9.63 |
| Northeast | 28.84 | 14.76 |
| South | 15.76 | 11.81 |
| West | 18.45 | 13.96 |
| Race breakdown | ||
| Unknown | 19.22 | 15.26 |
| White | 15.69 | 11.22 |
| Black | 15.57 | 11.43 |
| Other | 15.72 | 11.05 |
| Asian | 7.20 | 4.29 |
| Hispanic | 22.82 | 11.04 |
| North American Native | 13.55 | 10.72 |
Abbreviation: USD, United States dollars.