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This research aims to compare bone fracture occurrences and related healthcare costs between individuals with and without spina bifida.

Healthcare utilization in patients with spina bifida and bone fractures

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This research aims to compare bone fracture occurrences and related healthcare costs between individuals with and without spina bifida.
Retrospective observational trial using California's Healthcare Access and Information database.
Identified individuals with spina bifida who sought care in emergency departments, hospitals, or surgery centers from 2005 to 2017.
Compared bone fracture encounters and costs, matching individuals with spina bifida to those without by birth year at a 5:1 ratio.
Individuals with spina bifida had higher odds of seeking care for bone fractures (OR 1.64, p < 0.001).
They sustained more repeat fractures (36% vs 26%, p < 0.001).
On average, they spent more days hospitalized for fractures (mean 9.4 vs 7.6, p < 0.001).

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Retrospective trial compares fracture rates and costs in individuals with and without spina bifida, indicating higher needs in the former group.

Fernandez et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective trial compares fracture rates and costs in individuals with and without spina bifida, indicating higher needs in the former group.