Impact of teaching hospital status on postoperative outcomes following posterior cervical fusion/instrumentation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the high volume of posterior cervical fusions performed annually, the impact of academic versus non-academic hospital status on postoperative complications and readmissions requires clarification.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted to identify patients who underwent posterior cervical instrumentation from 2010 to 2022. Patients were grouped by academic or non-academic treatment setting. Propensity score matching controlled for age, gender, race, and comorbidities. Outcomes assessed included surgical and medical complications at 30 and 90 days, pseudoarthrosis or mechanical failure at 1-2 years, and readmission rates.

Results

After matching, 4,344 patients per cohort demonstrated no significant differences in surgical complications or med

SUBMITTER: Karnati J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477970 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature