Comparison of inpatient spine augmentations performed from 2004 to 2008
| Inpatient Vertebroplasty | Inpatient Kyphoplasty | Comparison P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of discharges, 2004–2008 | 53 417 | 152 183 | <.001 |
| Mean hospital stay, 2004–2008 | 6.4 | 4.4 | <.001 |
| Mean no. of days from admission to procedure, 2004–2008 | 3.3 | 2.1 | <.001 |
| Mean no. of days from procedure to discharge, 2004–2008 | 3.1 | 2.3 | <.001 |
| Mean hospital charges (US$) | 37 177 | 39 305 | <.001 |