A Predictive Model of Failure to Rescue After Thoracolumbar Fusion
Joanna M. Roy,
Aaron C. Segura,
Kranti Rumalla
et al.
Abstract:Objective: Although failure to rescue (FTR) has been utilized as a quality-improvement metric in several surgical specialties, its current utilization in spine surgery is limited. Our study aims to identify the patient characteristics that are independent predictors of FTR among thoracolumbar fusion (TLF) patients.Methods: Patients who underwent TLF were identified using relevant diagnostic and procedural codes from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database from 2011–2020. Frailty was … Show more
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