Table 2:
Use of spine augmentation among 228,329 patients presenting with a primary diagnosis of vertebral fracture
| No. (%) Not Receiving Spine Augmentation | No. (%) Receiving Spine Augmentation | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | |||
| White | 68,502 (42.5) | 92,779 (57.5) | Ref |
| Black | 2226 (61.3) | 1405 (38.7) | <.001 |
| Hispanic | 3445 (47.7) | 3777 (52.3) | <.001 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1577 (46.9) | 1784 (53.1) | <.001 |
| Insurance | |||
| Medicare | 85,893 (42.8) | 11,4768 (57.2) | Ref |
| Private | 8979 (45.5) | 10,766 (54.2) | <.001 |
| Medicaid | 2434 (56.1) | 1907 (43.9) | <.001 |
| Self-Pay | 725 (59.8) | 488 (40.2) | <.001 |
Note:—Ref indicates reference.