NASS 2015 Annual Meeting

Value Abstract Awards Presentations (Room Skyline Ballroom AB)

16 Oct 15
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Moderator(s): Emily Karlen, MPT

Moderator: Emily K. Karlen, MPT

3:20 – 3:27 p.m.
37. Effect of Obesity on Cost Per Quality Adjusted Life Years Gained Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in Elective Degenerative Pathology
Presenter: Silky Chotai, MD

3:27 – 3:34 p.m.
80. Cost-Utility Analysis of Primary Versus Revision Surgery for Adult Spinal Deformity
Presenter: Tina Raman, MD

3:34 – 3:41 p.m.
81. Operative Management of Adult Spinal Deformity Results in Significant Increases in QALYs Gained Compared to Nonoperative Management: Analysis of 479 Patients With Minimum Two-Year Follow-Up
Presenter: Christopher Ames, MD

3:41 – 3:50 p.m.
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