The impact of socioeconomic determinants on the access to care and survival in patients with spinal chordomas- a national cancer database analysis.

This study highlights disparities in access to surgical intervention for patients with spinal chordomas, especially among Black individuals. It emphasizes the significant impact of insurance status and income on access to surgical care and highlights geographical and institutional variations in survival rates. Addressing socioeconomic differences is crucial for fostering equity in neurosurgical outcomes.