The anterior approach to the cervical spine is commonly utilized for a variety of
degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, and infectious indications. While many potential …

Spine surgery is a key target for cost reduction within the United States health care system.
One possible strategy involves the transition of inpatient surgeries to the ambulatory setting …

For patients with cervical radiculopathy, most studies have recommended conservative
treatment as the first-line treatment; however, when conventional treatment fails, surgery is …

Here, we systematically review clinical studies that report morbidity and outcomes data for
cervical and lumbar surgeries performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). We focus on …

Purpose Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), still emerging for the spine, proposes a
multimodal approach of perioperative care involving the optimization of every procedural …

OBJECTIVE Outpatient anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is becoming more
common and has been reported to offer advantages over inpatient procedures, including …

Safety of Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion... : Neurosurgery Safety of
Outpatient Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis …

Background Increased emphasis is being placed on efficiency and resource utilization when
performing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), and accurate prediction of …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND CONTEXT Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) has
been considered the gold standard for treating various cervical spine pathologies stemming …

OBJECTIVE Spine surgery represents an ideal target for healthcare cost reduction efforts,
with outpatient surgery resulting in significant cost savings. With an increased focus on value …