High volume facilities, surgeons had lower complications, readmissions after lumbar fusion

CHICAGO — Results presented here showed high volume facilities and surgeons had lower complication and readmission rates after lumbar spinal fusion surgery compared with low volume facilities and surgeons.“It is apparent that not only do high volume surgeons make an impact on patient outcomes, but the hospital where these surgeries are performed also has an impact, likely due to the

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