http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tapping-...back-surgeries
I looked up a bunch of the top scoliosis surgeons. Most of the rates (percent of patients who had fusion surgery) are between 7% and 17%. Some of the more interesting numbers:
Bridwell 7%
Lenke 17%
Hey 27%
The national average for all spine surgeons is 7%. It's no surprise that scoliosis specialists are higher, as most of the top guys do little to no small surgeries (mostly standalone decompressions).
Note: Surgeons who don't accept Medicare reimbursement are not in this database. Note2: If you want to look someone up, be sure to type the name in ALL CAPS.
I looked up a bunch of the top scoliosis surgeons. Most of the rates (percent of patients who had fusion surgery) are between 7% and 17%. Some of the more interesting numbers:
Bridwell 7%
Lenke 17%
Hey 27%
The national average for all spine surgeons is 7%. It's no surprise that scoliosis specialists are higher, as most of the top guys do little to no small surgeries (mostly standalone decompressions).
Note: Surgeons who don't accept Medicare reimbursement are not in this database. Note2: If you want to look someone up, be sure to type the name in ALL CAPS.
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