Healthcare costs attributable to the treatment of patients with spinal metastases: a cohort study with up to 8 years follow-up

1 Health Economics, CFK – Public Health and Quality Improvement, Central Denmark Region, Olof Palmes Allé 15, Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

2 Department of Orthopaedic E, Aarhus University Hospital, Nørrebrogade 44, Aarhus C, 8000, Denmark

3 Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Unit, Rigshospitalet and University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 9, København Ø, 2100, Denmark

4 Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Allé 2, Aarhus C, 8000, Denmark

5 Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 82, Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark