Discharge Destination as a Predictor of Postoperative Outcomes and Readmission Following Posterior Lumbar Fusion
Posterior lumbar fusions (PLF) are performed to treat various spinal deformities, degenerative diseases, fractures, infections, and tumors. The possibility of episode-based bundled payments for spine surgery necessitates analysis of the factors predicting readmissions and postoperative complications.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Annie E. Arrighi-Allisan, Sean N. Neifert, Jonathan S. Gal, Brian C. Deutsch, John M. Caridi Tags: Original article Source Type: research