David G. Anderson
Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
[ 1 ] - Economic Effects of Anti-Depressant Usage on Elective Lumbar Fusion Surgery
Background: It has been suggested, although not proven, that presence of concomitant psychiatric disorders may increase the inpatient costs for patients undergoing elective surgery. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that elective lumbar fusion surgery is more costly in patients with under treatment for depression. Methods: This is a retrospective case-control study of 142 patient...
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