Weekend Admission Increases Risk of Readmissions Following Elective Thoracolumbar Spinal Fusion.
Ashley RosenbergCalista DominyBrian T BuenoSara PasikBrandon YeshouaBrian ChoVarun ArvindAly A VallianiJonathan MarkowitzJun S KimSamuel K ChoPublished in: Global spine journal (2022)
Patients undergoing elective thoracolumbar spinal fusion surgery who are initially admitted on weekends are more likely to experience hospital readmission. These patients have increased incidence of deep vein thrombosis, postoperative infection, and non-routine discharge status. These factors are potential areas of focus for reducing the impact of the "weekend effect" and improving outcomes for elective thoracolumbar spinal fusion.
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