Skip to main content
Advertisement

Main menu

  • Home
  • Content
    • Current Issue
    • Publication Preview--Ahead of Print
    • Past Issue Archive
    • Case of the Week Archive
    • Classic Case Archive
    • Case of the Month Archive
  • For Authors
  • About Us
    • About AJNR
    • Editors
    • American Society of Neuroradiology
  • Submit a Manuscript
  • Podcasts
    • Subscribe on iTunes
    • Subscribe on Stitcher
  • More
    • Subscribers
    • Permissions
    • Advertisers
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
  • Other Publications
    • ajnr

User menu

  • Subscribe
  • Alerts
  • Log in

Search

  • Advanced search
American Journal of Neuroradiology
American Journal of Neuroradiology

American Journal of Neuroradiology

  • Subscribe
  • Alerts
  • Log in

Advanced Search

  • Home
  • Content
    • Current Issue
    • Publication Preview--Ahead of Print
    • Past Issue Archive
    • Case of the Week Archive
    • Classic Case Archive
    • Case of the Month Archive
  • For Authors
  • About Us
    • About AJNR
    • Editors
    • American Society of Neuroradiology
  • Submit a Manuscript
  • Podcasts
    • Subscribe on iTunes
    • Subscribe on Stitcher
  • More
    • Subscribers
    • Permissions
    • Advertisers
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
  • Follow AJNR on Twitter
  • Visit AJNR on Facebook
  • Follow AJNR on Instagram
  • Join AJNR on LinkedIn
  • RSS Feeds
Research ArticleSpine

Racial and Health Insurance Disparities of Inpatient Spine Augmentation for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures from 2005 to 2010

C.N. Gu, W. Brinjikji, A.M. El-Sayed, H. Cloft, J.S. McDonald and D.F. Kallmes
American Journal of Neuroradiology December 2014, 35 (12) 2397-2402; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A4044
C.N. Gu
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (C.N.G., W.B., H.C., J.S.M., D.F.K.)
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
W. Brinjikji
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (C.N.G., W.B., H.C., J.S.M., D.F.K.)
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
A.M. El-Sayed
cDepartment of Epidemiology (A.M.E.-S.), Columbia University, New York, New York.
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
H. Cloft
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (C.N.G., W.B., H.C., J.S.M., D.F.K.)
bNeurosurgery (H.C., D.F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
J.S. McDonald
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (C.N.G., W.B., H.C., J.S.M., D.F.K.)
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
D.F. Kallmes
aFrom the Departments of Radiology (C.N.G., W.B., H.C., J.S.M., D.F.K.)
bNeurosurgery (H.C., D.F.K.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • Article
  • Figures & Data
  • Info & Metrics
  • References
  • PDF
Loading

References

  1. 1.↵
    1. Leake CB,
    2. Brinjikji W,
    3. Cloft HJ, et al
    . Trends of inpatient spine augmentation: 2001–08. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2011;32:1464–68
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  2. 2.↵
    1. Romano PS,
    2. Campa DR,
    3. Rainwater JA
    . Elective cervical discectomy in California: postoperative in-hospital complications and their risk factors. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 1997;22:2677–92
    CrossRef
  3. 3.↵
    1. Chan AK,
    2. McGovern RA,
    3. Brown LT, et al
    . Disparities in access to deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson disease: interaction between African American race and Medicaid use. JAMA Neurol 2014;71:291–99
    CrossRefPubMed
  4. 4.↵
    1. Durazzo TS,
    2. Frencher S,
    3. Gusberg R
    . Influence of race on the management of lower extremity ischemia: revascularization vs amputation. JAMA Surg 2013;148:617–23
    CrossRefPubMed
  5. 5.↵
    1. Brinjikji W,
    2. Rabinstein AA,
    3. Lanzino G, et al
    . Racial and ethnic disparities in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms: a study of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample 2001–2009. Stroke 2012;43:3200–06
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  6. 6.↵
    HCUP Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS). Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP). 2005–2010. Rockville: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Published 2011. http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/nisoverview.jsp. Accessed October 26, 2013.
  7. 7.↵
    1. Charlson ME,
    2. Pompei P,
    3. Ales KL, et al
    . A new method of classifying prognostic comorbidity in longitudinal studies: development and validation. J Chronic Dis 1987;40:373–83
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  8. 8.↵
    1. Cauley JA,
    2. Wu L,
    3. Wampler NS, et al
    . Clinical risk factors for fractures in multi-ethnic women: the Women's Health Initiative. J Bone Miner Res 2007;22:1816–26
    CrossRefPubMed
  9. 9.↵
    1. Cauley JA
    . Defining ethnic and racial differences in osteoporosis and fragility fractures. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2011;469:1891–99
    CrossRefPubMed
  10. 10.↵
    1. Hughes K,
    2. Seetahal S,
    3. Oyetunji T, et al
    . Racial/ethnic disparities in amputation and revascularization: a Nationwide Inpatient Sample study. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2013;48:34–37
    PubMed
  11. 11.↵
    1. Brinjikji W,
    2. Rabinstein AA,
    3. McDonald JS, et al
    . Socioeconomic disparities in the utilization of mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke in US hospitals. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2014;35:553–56
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  12. 12.↵
    1. DeNavas-Walt C,
    2. Proctor BD,
    3. Smith JC
    . Income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in the United States: 2011. Issued September 2012. http://www.census.gov/prod/2012pubs/p60-243.pdf. Accessed October 26, 2013.
  13. 13.↵
    Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. National healthcare quality and disparities reports. http://www.ahrq.gov/research/findings/nhqrdr. Accessed October 26, 2013.
  14. 14.↵
    1. The Henry J
    . Kaiser Family Foundation. Racial and ethnic disparities in access to health insurance and health care. July 30, 2000. http://kff.org/disparities-policy/fact-sheet/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-access-to. Accessed October 26, 2013.
  15. 15.↵
    1. Escarce JJ
    . Racial and ethnic disparities in access to and quality of health care. Research Synthesis Report No 12. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. September 2007. http://www.cahpf.org/GoDocUserFiles/446.RWJF_Research_Report_11.7.07.pdf. Accessed October 26, 2013.
  16. 16.↵
    1. Chen AT,
    2. Cohen DB,
    3. Skolasky RL
    . Impact of nonoperative treatment, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty on survival and morbidity after vertebral compression fracture in the Medicare population. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2013;95:1729–36
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  17. 17.↵
    1. Van Meirhaeghe J,
    2. Bastian L,
    3. Boonen S, et al
    . A randomized trial of balloon kyphoplasty and non-surgical management for treating acute vertebral compression fractures: vertebral body kyphosis correction and surgical parameters. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2013;38:971–83
    CrossRef
  18. 18.↵
    1. Stepanikova I,
    2. Cook KS
    . Effects of poverty and lack of insurance on perceptions of racial and ethnic bias in health care. Health Serv Res 2008;43:915–30
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  19. 19.↵
    1. Green AR,
    2. Carney DR,
    3. Pallin DJ, et al
    . Implicit bias among physicians and its prediction of thrombolysis decisions for black and white patients. J Gen Intern Med 2007;22:1231–38
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  20. 20.↵
    1. Evans K,
    2. Coresh J,
    3. Bash LD, et al
    . Race differences in access to health care and disparities in incident chronic kidney disease in the US. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2011;26:899–908
    Abstract/FREE Full Text
  21. 21.↵
    1. Whittle J,
    2. Conigliaro J,
    3. Good CB, et al
    . Do patient preferences contribute to racial differences in cardiovascular procedure use? J Gen Intern Med 1997;12:267–73
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  22. 22.↵
    1. Saha S,
    2. Arbelaez JJ,
    3. Cooper LA
    . Patient-physician relationships and racial disparities in the quality of health care. Am J Public Health 2003;93:1713–19
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  23. 23.↵
    1. Morales LS,
    2. Cunningham WE,
    3. Brown JA, et al
    . Are Latinos less satisfied with communication by health care providers? J Gen Intern Med 1999;14:409–17
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  24. 24.↵
    1. Liu SK,
    2. Munson JC,
    3. Bell JE, et al
    . Quality of osteoporosis care of older Medicare recipients with fragility fractures: 2006 to 2010. J Am Geriatr Soc 2013;61:1855–62
    CrossRefPubMed
  25. 25.↵
    1. Yoo JW,
    2. Kim S,
    3. Kim SJ, et al
    . Effects of health insurance on racial disparity in osteoporosis medication adherence. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2013;53:626–31
    CrossRef
  26. 26.↵
    1. The Henry J
    . Kaiser Family Foundation. How much will Medicaid physician fees for primary care rise in 2013? Evidence from a 2012 survey of Medicaid physician fees. December 13, 2013. http://kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/how-much-will-medicaid-physician-fees-for/. Accessed October 26, 2013.
  27. 27.↵
    1. Mathis JM,
    2. Ortiz AO,
    3. Zoarski GH
    . Vertebroplasty versus kyphoplasty: a comparison and contrast. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2004;25:840–45
    FREE Full Text
  28. 28.↵
    1. Gray DT,
    2. Hollingworth W,
    3. Onwudiwe N, et al
    . Costs and state-specific rates of thoracic and lumbar vertebroplasty, 2001–2005. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2008;33:1905–12
    CrossRef
  29. 29.↵
    1. Carry TS,
    2. Garrett JM, et al
    . The relation of race to outcomes and the use of health care services for acute low back pain. Spine 2003;28:390–94
    CrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  30. 30.↵
    1. Alosh H,
    2. Riley LH 3rd.,
    3. Skolasky RL
    . Insurance status, geography, race, and ethnicity as predictors of anterior cervical spine surgery rates and in-hospital mortality: an examination of United States trends from 1992 to 2005. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2009;34:1956–62
    CrossRef
  31. 31.↵
    1. Chibnall JT,
    2. Tait RC,
    3. Andresen EM, et al
    . Race differences in diagnosis and surgery for occupational low back injuries. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2006;31:1272–75
    CrossRef
  32. 32.↵
    1. Hertzer NR
    . The Nationwide Inpatient Sample may contain inaccurate data for carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting. J Vasc Surg 2012;55:263–66
    CrossRefPubMed
PreviousNext
Back to top

In this issue

American Journal of Neuroradiology: 35 (12)
American Journal of Neuroradiology
Vol. 35, Issue 12
1 Dec 2014
  • Table of Contents
  • Index by author
  • Complete Issue (PDF)
Advertisement
Print
Download PDF
Email Article

Thank you for your interest in spreading the word on American Journal of Neuroradiology.

NOTE: We only request your email address so that the person you are recommending the page to knows that you wanted them to see it, and that it is not junk mail. We do not capture any email address.

Enter multiple addresses on separate lines or separate them with commas.
Racial and Health Insurance Disparities of Inpatient Spine Augmentation for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures from 2005 to 2010
(Your Name) has sent you a message from American Journal of Neuroradiology
(Your Name) thought you would like to see the American Journal of Neuroradiology web site.
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
Citation Tools
Racial and Health Insurance Disparities of Inpatient Spine Augmentation for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures from 2005 to 2010
C.N. Gu, W. Brinjikji, A.M. El-Sayed, H. Cloft, J.S. McDonald, D.F. Kallmes
American Journal of Neuroradiology Dec 2014, 35 (12) 2397-2402; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A4044

Citation Manager Formats

  • BibTeX
  • Bookends
  • EasyBib
  • EndNote (tagged)
  • EndNote 8 (xml)
  • Medlars
  • Mendeley
  • Papers
  • RefWorks Tagged
  • Ref Manager
  • RIS
  • Zotero
Share
Racial and Health Insurance Disparities of Inpatient Spine Augmentation for Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures from 2005 to 2010
C.N. Gu, W. Brinjikji, A.M. El-Sayed, H. Cloft, J.S. McDonald, D.F. Kallmes
American Journal of Neuroradiology Dec 2014, 35 (12) 2397-2402; DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.A4044
del.icio.us logo Digg logo Reddit logo Twitter logo CiteULike logo Facebook logo Google logo Mendeley logo
  • Tweet Widget
  • Facebook Like
  • Google Plus One
Purchase

Jump to section

  • Article
    • Abstract
    • ABBREVIATIONS:
    • Materials and Methods
    • Results
    • Discussion
    • Conclusions
    • Footnotes
    • References
  • Figures & Data
  • Info & Metrics
  • References
  • PDF

Related Articles

  • No related articles found.
  • PubMed
  • Google Scholar

Cited By...

  • Trends in vertebral augmentation for spinal fractures in myeloma patients: a 2002-2012 population-based study using a large national cancer registry
  • Crossref
  • Google Scholar

This article has not yet been cited by articles in journals that are participating in Crossref Cited-by Linking.

More in this TOC Section

  • A Systematic Review of Procedural Complications from Transforaminal Lumbar Puncture for Intrathecal Nusinersen Administration in Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Cervical Cordotomy for Intractable Pain: Do Postoperative Imaging Features Correlate with Pain Outcomes and Mirror Pain?
  • Spinal Compliance Curves: Preliminary Experience with a New Tool for Evaluating Suspected CSF Venous Fistulas on CT Myelography in Patients with Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Show more SPINE

Similar Articles

Advertisement

News and Updates

  • Lucien Levy Best Research Article Award
  • Thanks to our 2020 Distinguished Reviewers
  • Press Releases

Resources

  • Evidence-Based Medicine Level Guide
  • How to Participate in a Tweet Chat
  • AJNR Podcast Archive
  • Ideas for Publicizing Your Research
  • Librarian Resources
  • Terms and Conditions

Opportunities

  • Share Your Art in Perspectives
  • Get Peer Review Credit from Publons
  • Moderate a Tweet Chat

American Society of Neuroradiology

  • Neurographics
  • ASNR Annual Meeting
  • Fellowship Portal
  • Position Statements

© 2021 by the American Society of Neuroradiology | Print ISSN: 0195-6108 Online ISSN: 1936-959X

Powered by HighWire