A novel risk calculator predicting surgical site infection after spinal surgery in patients with cerebral palsy.

Hiroko MatsumotoJeanne M FranzoneRishi SinhaBenjamin D RoyeMichael P GlotzbekerDavid L SkaggsJohn M FlynnLawrence G LenkePaul D SponsellerMichael G Vitale

Published in: Developmental medicine and child neurology (2022)

This study provides a risk calculator to identify the risk of SSI after spine surgery for patients with CP. This will allow us to enhance decision-making and patient care while providing valid hospital comparisons, public reporting mechanisms, and reimbursement determinations.

Keyphrases

surgical site infection
cerebral palsy
decision making
healthcare
adverse drug
spinal cord
minimally invasive
mental health
emergency department
spinal cord injury
acute care