Shaina Sedighim, Brynn Sargent, Areg Grigorian, Christina Grabar, Anvesh R Macherla, Michael Oh, Yu-Po Lee, John Scolaro, Jefferson Chen, Jeffry Nahmias
INTRODUCTION: Both Orthopedic Surgery (OS) and Neurosurgery (NS) perform spine surgery in the setting of trauma. However, it is unknown whether outcomes differ between these specialties. This study compares management and outcomes for vertebral fractures between NS and OS, hypothesizing similar operation rate, length of stay (LOS), and readmission. RESEARCH QUESTION: Do outcomes differ between NS and OS in the management of vertebral fractures following trauma? METHODS: A retrospective single-center study was conducted on adult patients with cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral fractures treated at a single trauma center, where no standardized pathway exists across NS and OS...
2024: Brain Spine