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[Epidemiology of disk surgery in Germany]
E Kast1, G Antoniadis, H P Richter
1Neurochirurgische Klinik, Universität Ulm im Bezirkskrankenhaus Günzburg. e.kast@t-online.de
Zentralblatt Fur Neurochirurgie
|June 22, 2000
Summary
Epidemiologic data on intervertebral disk surgery in Germany is scarce. The incidence is approximately 87 operations per 100,000 inhabitants annually, with a trend towards more outpatient procedures.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Epidemiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Limited epidemiologic data exists for intervertebral disk surgery in Germany.
- Understanding surgical trends is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the incidence of inpatient and outpatient intervertebral disk surgery in Germany over the past six years.
- To identify trends in surgical procedures and compare them internationally.
Main Methods:
- Utilized official statistical information to estimate surgical incidence.
- Analyzed data over a six-year period.
Main Results:
- The incidence of degenerative intervertebral disk surgery in Germany is approximately 87 operations per 100,000 inhabitants per year.
- No significant increase in overall incidence was observed in the last five years.
- A trend towards an increase in outpatient disk surgery was noted, with 16% currently performed as outpatient procedures.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of intervertebral disk surgery in Germany is stable but shows a shift towards outpatient settings.
- German surgical rates are comparable to other European countries, contrasting with a significant rise in the United States since 1980.