Comparative usage rate of kyphoplasty versus vertebroplasty among patients with spine augmentation
| No. (%) Receiving Kyphoplasty | No. (%) Receiving Vertebroplasty | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | |||
| White | 73,059 (78.8) | 19,720 (21.3) | Ref |
| Black | 1096 (78.0) | 309 (22.0) | .52 |
| Hispanic | 2795 (74.0) | 982 (26.0) | <.001 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1362 (76.4) | 422 (23.6) | .02 |
| Insurance | |||
| Medicare | 88,187 (76.8) | 26,582 (23.2) | Ref |
| Private | 8352 (77.6) | 2414 (22.4) | .08 |
| Medicaid | 1360 (71.3) | 547 (28.7) | <.001 |
| Self-Pay | 294 (60.2) | 195 (39.8) | <.001 |
Note:—Ref indicates reference.