Racial Differences in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: A Multi-Site Study

Conclusions: As hypothesized, and consistent with previous literature on racial surgical disparities, AA race was associated with increased LOS, increased operative times, and increased indication of myelopathy in this study. Additional research is necessary to evaluate the underlying social determinants of health and other factors that may contribute to this study’s results. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Cervical Spine Research Society Focus Issue: Primary Research Source Type: research