@article{JSS4573,
author = {Jung Kee Mok and Catherine Himo Gang and Sheeraz Qureshi and Steven J. McAnany},
title = {Using minimally invasive techniques adds to the value equation for select patients},
journal = {Journal of Spine Surgery},
volume = {5},
number = {Suppl 1},
year = {2019},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Conditions of the spine are one of the most prevalent causes of global disability, and result in a considerable portion of total health expenditures. Surgical treatment of the spine has been demonstrated in multiple studies to be a cost-effective treatment option for many patients, especially with continuing improvements in surgical technique and instrumentation. Minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), in particular, has evolved as a valuable option in treating certain patients. Numerous studies have analyzed minimally invasive techniques in regards to cost-effectiveness and other purported advantages. These advantages include conduciveness to outpatient settings, better perioperative and immediate post-operative benefits, and faster time to recovery. This article will describe the current literature on the advantages of MISS, specifically in regards to value and cost savings.},
issn = {2414-4630}, url = {https://jss.amegroups.org/article/view/4573}
}