Demographics of outpatient ACDF patients examined in this study.
| No Readmission | Readmission | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 47.8 | 45.4 | 0.021 |
| Female sex | 47% | 45% | 0.660 |
| Caucasian race | 75% | 80% | 0.302 |
| Medicaid as Primary Payer | 0.01% | 0% | 0.351 |
| Hospital Length of Stay (days) | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.114 |
| Number of Diagnoses | 2.82 | 2.22 | 0.006 |
| Number of Procedures Performed | 3.98 | 3.89 | 0.410 |
| Plate Implanted with ACDF (percentage of patients) | 63% | 58% | 0.374 |