The incidence and risk factors for unplanned readmission within 90 days after surgical treatment of spinal fractures.
Rishi Mugesh KannaGulam Muhammed ShafeeqAjoy P ShettyS RajasekaranPublished in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2024)
The incidence of unplanned readmissions after TSI was 5%, which was similar to elective spine surgeries but the causes and risk factors are different. Non-surgical complications related to urinary tract, respiratory care and pressure sores were the most common causes. Pre-operative smoking status, diabetes mellitus and pressure sores noted in the index admission were important independent risk factors.