Risk Factors for 30-Day Unplanned Readmission and Major Perioperative Complications After Spine Fusion Surgery in Adults: A Review of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Retrospective review of a prospective cohort.

Objective

The aim of the study was to determine the patient characteristics and surgical procedure factors related to increased rates of 30-day unplanned readmission and major perioperative complications after spinal fusion surgery, and the association between unplanned readmission and major complications.

Summary of background data

Reducing unplanned readmissions can reduce the cost of healthcare. Payers are implementing penalties for 30-day readmissions after discharge. There is limited data regarding the current rates and risk factors for unplanned readmission and major complications related to spinal fusion surgery.

Methods

Spine fusion patients were identified using the 2012 and 2013 American Colle

SUBMITTER: Su AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5516213 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature