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PURPOSE: Sagittal spinal deformity (SSD) patients utilize pelvic tilt (PT) and their lower extremities in order to compensate for malalignment. This study examines the effect of hip osteoarthritis (OA) on compensatory mechanisms in SSD patients. METHODS: Patients ≥ 18 years with SSD were included for analysis. Spinopelvic, lower extremity, and cervical alignment were assessed on standing full-body stereoradiographs. Hip OA severity was graded by Kellgren-Lawrence scale (0-4). Patients were categorized as limited osteoarthritis (LOA: grade 0-2) and severe osteoarthritis (SOA: grade 3-4). Patients were matched for age and T1-pelvic angle (TPA). Spinopelvic [sagittal vertical axis (SVA), T1-pelvic angle, thoracic kyphosis (TK), pelvic tilt (PT), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis (PI-LL), T1-spinopelvic inclination (T1SPi)] and lower extremity parameters [sacrofemoral angle, knee angle, ankle angle, posterior pelvic shift (P. Shift), global sagittal axis (GSA)] were compared between groups using independent sample t test. RESULTS: 136 patients (LOA = 68, SOA = 68) were included in the study. SOA had less pelvic tilt (p = 0.011), thoracic kyphosis (p = 0.007), and higher SVA and T1Spi (p < 0.001) than LOA. SOA had lower sacrofemoral angle (p < 0.001) and ankle angle (p = 0.043), increased P. Shift (p < 0.001) and increased GSA (p < 0.001) compared to LOA. There were no differences in PI-LL, LL, knee angle, or cervical alignment (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with coexisting spinal malalignment and SOA compensate by pelvic shift and thoracic hypokyphosis rather than PT, likely as a result of limited hip extension secondary to SOA. As a result, SOA had worse global sagittal alignment than their LOA counterparts. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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Extremidade Inferior , Osteoartrite do Quadril , Pelve , Curvaturas da Coluna Vertebral , Adulto , Humanos , Extremidade Inferior/diagnóstico por imagem , Extremidade Inferior/patologia , Extremidade Inferior/fisiopatologia , Pelve/diagnóstico por imagem , Pelve/patologia , Pelve/fisiopatologia , Postura/fisiologia , RadiografiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Cardiac anomalies are prevalent in patients with bony spinal anomalies. Prior studies evaluating incidences of bony congenital anomalies of the spine are limited. The Kids' Inpatient Database (KID) yields national discharge estimates of rare pediatric conditions like congenital disorders. This study utilized cluster analysis to study patterns of concurrent vertebral anomalies, anal atresia, cardiac malformations, trachea-esophageal fistula, renal dysplasia, and limb anomalies (VACTERL anomalies) co-occurring in patients with spinal congenital anomalies. METHODS: Retrospective review of KID 2003-2012. KID-supplied hospital- and year-adjusted weights allowed for incidence assessment of bony spinal anomalies and cardiac, gastrointestinal, urinary anomalies of VACTERL. K-means clustering assessed relationships between most frequent anomalies within bony spinal anomaly discharges; k set to n - 1(n = first incidence of significant drop/little gain in sum of square errors within clusters). RESULTS: There were 12,039,432 KID patients 0-20 years. Incidence per 100,000 discharges: 2.5 congenital fusion of spine, 10.4 hemivertebra, 7.0 missing vertebra. The most common anomalies co-occurring with bony vertebral malformations were atrial septal defect (ASD 12.3%), large intestinal atresia (LIA 11.8%), and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA 10.4%). Top congenital cardiac anomalies in vertebral anomaly patients were ASD, PDA, and ventricular septal defect (VSD); all three anomalies co-occur at 6.6% rate in this vertebral anomaly population. Cluster analysis revealed that of bony anomaly discharges, 55.9% of those with PDA had ASD, 34.2% with VSD had PDA, 22.9% with LIA had ASD, 37.2% with ureter obstruction had LIA, and 35.5% with renal dysplasia had LIA. CONCLUSIONS: In vertebral anomaly patients, the most common co-occurring congenital anomalies were cardiac, renal, and gastrointestinal. Top congenital cardiac anomalies in vertebral anomaly patients were ASD, PDA, and VSD. VACTERL patients with vertebral anomalies commonly presented alongside cardiac and renal anomalies.
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Cardiopatias Congênitas/epidemiologia , Deformidades Congênitas dos Membros/epidemiologia , Curvaturas da Coluna Vertebral/epidemiologia , Coluna Vertebral/anormalidades , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Análise por Conglomerados , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Deformidades Congênitas dos Membros/complicações , Masculino , Curvaturas da Coluna Vertebral/complicações , Curvaturas da Coluna Vertebral/congênito , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Many preventive methodologies seek to reduce the risk of surgical site infections after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), including the use of preoperative chlorhexidine baths and cloths. Although we have demonstrated in previous studies that this may be an efficacious method for infection prevention, our study was underpowered and we therefore set out to evaluate this with a larger sample size. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: (1) Does a preadmission chlorhexidine cloth skin preparation protocol decrease the risk of surgical site infection in patients undergoing TKA? (2) When stratified using the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) risk categories, which categories are associated with risk reduction from the preadmission chlorhexidine preparation protocol? METHODS: In our study, all patients (3717 total) who had undergone primary or revision TKA at a single institution between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2013, were identified, of whom 991 patients used the chlorhexidine cloths before surgery and 2726 patients did not. All patients were provided cloths with instructions before surgery; however, as a result of a lack of compliance, we were able to substratify patients into treatment and control cohorts. Additionally, we substratified patients by NHSN risk category to determine differences in infection between the two cohorts (cloth versus no cloth). Patient medical records and an infection-tracking database were reviewed to determine the development of periprosthetic infection (patients who had superficial infections were excluded from our study) in both groups after 1 year surveillance. We then calculated relative risk reductions with use of chlorhexidine gluconate and stratified results based on NHSN risk category. RESULTS: Use of a preoperative chlorhexidine cloth skin preparation protocol is associated with reduced relative risk of periprosthetic infection after TKA (infections with protocol: three of 991 [0.3%]; infections in control: 52 of 2726 [1.9%]; relative risk [RR]: 6.3 [95% confidence interval [CI], 1.9-20.1]; p = 0.002). When stratified by NHSN risk category, periprosthetic infection risk reduction was seen in the medium-risk category (protocol: one of 402 [0.3%]; control: 25 of 1218 [2.0%]; RR, 8.3 [CI, 1.1-60.7]; p = 0.038), but no significant difference was detected in the low- and medium-risk groups (RR, 2.1 [CI, 0.5-9.6; p = 0.33] and RR, 11.3 [CI, 0.7-186.7; p = 0.09]). CONCLUSIONS: A prehospital chlorhexidine gluconate wipe protocol appears to reduce the risk of periprosthetic infections after TKA, primarily in those patients with medium and high risk. Although future multicenter randomized trials will need to confirm these preliminary findings, the intervention is inexpensive and is unlikely to be risky and therefore might be considered on the basis of this retrospective, comparative study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, therapeutic study.
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Anti-Infecciosos Locais/administração & dosagem , Antissepsia/métodos , Artroplastia do Joelho/efeitos adversos , Clorexidina/análogos & derivados , Infecção Hospitalar/prevenção & controle , Pele/microbiologia , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica/prevenção & controle , Administração Cutânea , Idoso , Clorexidina/administração & dosagem , Infecção Hospitalar/microbiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Cuidados Pré-Operatórios , Fatores de Proteção , Estudos Retrospectivos , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica/microbiologia , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Background: Upper extremity (UE) microsurgical reconstruction relies upon proper wound healing for optimal outcomes. Cigarette smoking is associated with wound healing complications, yet conclusions vary regarding impact on microsurgical outcomes (replantation, revascularization, and free tissue transfer). We investigated how smoking impacted 30-day standardized postoperative outcomes following UE microsurgical reconstruction. Methods: Utilizing the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program, all patients who underwent (1) UE free flap transfer (n = 70) and (2) replantation/revascularization (n = 270) were identified. For each procedure, patients were stratified by recent smoking history (current smoker ≤1-year preoperatively). Baseline demographics and standardized 30-day complications, reoperations, and readmissions were compared between smokers and nonsmokers. Results: Replantation/revascularization patients had no differences in sex, race, or body mass index between smokers (n = 77) and nonsmokers. Smokers had a higher prevalence of congestive heart failure (5.2% vs 1.0%, P = .036) and nonsmokers were more often on hemodialysis (15.6% vs 10.4%, P = .030). Free flap transfer patients had no differences in age, sex, or race between smokers (n = 14) and nonsmokers. Smokers had a longer length of stay (6.6 vs 4.2 days, P = .001) and a greater prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD; 7.1% vs 0%, P = .044). Recent smoking was not associated with increased odds of any 30-day minor and major standardized surgical complications, readmissions, or reoperations following UE microsurgical reconstruction via free flap transfer or replantation/revascularization. Baseline diagnosis of COPD was also not a predictor of adverse 30-day outcomes following free flap transfer. Conclusion: Recent smoking history was not associated with any 30-day adverse outcomes following UE microsurgical reconstruction via replantation/revascularization or free flap transfer. In light of these findings, further investigation is warranted, with particular focus on adverse events specific to free flaps and replantation/revascularization.
Contexte: La reconstruction microchirurgicale du membre supérieur repose sur la bonne guérison de la plaie pour des résultats optimaux. Le tabagisme est associé à des complications pour la guérison des plaies; toutefois, les conclusions concernant ses répercussions sur les résultats microchirurgicaux (réimplantation, revascularisation et transfert de tissu libre) sont variables. Nous avons cherché à savoir quelles étaient les répercussions du tabagisme sur les résultats postopératoires standardisés à 30 jours après reconstruction microchirurgicale du membre supérieur. Méthodes: Utilisant le Programme national d'amélioration de la qualité de la chirurgie, tous les patients ayant subi (1) un transfert de lambeau libre du membre supérieur (n = 70) et (2) une réimplantation/revascularisation (n = 270) ont été identifiés. Pour chaque procédure, les patients ont été classés en fonction de leurs antécédents de tabagisme récent (fumeur actuel ≤ 1 an préopératoire). Les données démographiques initiales et les complications standardisées à 30 jours, les réinterventions et les réhospitalisations ont été comparées entre fumeurs et non-fumeurs. Résultats: Concernant les réimplantations/revascularisations, il n'y a pas eu de différences en termes de sexe, race ou IMC entre les fumeurs (n = 77) et les non-fumeurs. Les fumeurs avaient une plus grande prévalence d'insuffisance cardiaque congestive (5,2 % contre 1,0 %, P = 0,036) et les non-fumeurs étaient plus souvent sous hémodialyse (15,6 % contre 10,4 %, P = 0,030). Concernant les patients ayant eu un transfert de lambeau libre, il n'y a pas eu de différences en termes d'âge, de sexe ou de race entre les fumeurs (n = 14) et les non-fumeurs. La durée d'hospitalisation des fumeurs a été plus longue (6,6 jours contre 4,2 jours, P =0,001) avec une prévalence plus élevée de MPOC (7,1 % contre 0 %, P = 0,044). Le tabagisme récent n'a pas été associé à une augmentation de la probabilité de complications chirurgicales standardisées, majeures ou mineures, à 30 jours, de réhospitalisation ou reprises chirurgicales après reconstruction microchirurgicale du membre supérieur par transfert de lambeau libre ou réimplantation/revascularisation. Le diagnostic de MPOC à l'inclusion dans l'étude n'était pas non plus un facteur prédictif d'événements indésirables à 30 Jours après transfert de lambeau libre. Conclusion: Un antécédent de tabagisme récent n'a pas été associé à des résultats indésirables à 30 jours après reconstruction microchirurgicale du membre supérieur via réimplantation/revascularisation ou transfert de lambeau libre. À la lumière de ces constatations, des études supplémentaires portant particulièrement sur les événements indésirables propres aux procédures de lambeaux libres et de réimplantation/revascularisation sont justifiées.
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BACKGROUND: There is limited research regarding the association between the mFI-5 and postoperative complications among adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. METHODS: Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project (NSQIP) database, patients with Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for > 7-level fusion or < 7-level fusion with International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes for ASD were identified between 2008 and 2016. Univariate analyses with post-hoc Bonferroni correction for demographics and preoperative factors were performed. Logistic regression assessed associations between mFI-5 scores and 30-day post-operative outcomes. RESULTS: 2,120 patients met criteria. Patients with an mFI-5 score of 4 or 5 were excluded, given there were<20 patients with those scores. Patients with mFI-5 scores of 1 and 2 had increased 30-day rates of pneumonia (3.5 % and 4.3 % vs 1.6 %), unplanned postoperative ventilation for > 48 h (3.1 % and 4.3 % vs 0.9 %), and UTIs (4.4 % and 7.4 % vs 2.0 %) than patients with a score of 0 (all, p < 0.05). Logistic regression revealed that compared to an mFI-5 of 0, a score of 1 was an independent predictor of 30-day reoperations (OR = 1.4; 95 % CI 1.1-18). A score of 2 was an independent predictor of overall (OR = 2.4; 95 % CI 1.4-4.1) and related (OR = 2.2; 95 % CI 1.2-4.1) 30-day readmissions. A score of 3 was not predictive of any adverse outcome. CONCLUSION: The mFI-5 score predicted complications and postoperative events in the ASD population. The mFI-5 may effectively predict 30-day readmissions. Further research is needed to identify the benefits and predictive value of mFI-5 as a risk assessment tool.
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Fragilidade , Adulto , Humanos , Readmissão do Paciente , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Reoperação/efeitos adversos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Medição de Risco , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Surgical decompression using laminoplasty is commonly performed for multilevel stenosis with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. However, the long-term effects on the craniocervical range of motion (ROM) after surgery are not well understood. This study represents the first entry into the literature of photogrammetric analysis for clinical measurement of craniocervical ROM. All patients underwent a French-door laminoplasty from 1995 to 2016 and were evaluated radiologically and with postoperative photographs (photogrammetric analysis) to measure craniocervical ROM and axial rotation. Radiographic parameters were occiput to C2 angle, C1-2 angle, C2-7 angle/cervical lordosis (CL), T1-slope (T1S), and TS-CL were measured. Chin-brow vertical angle (CBVA) was utilized for flexion and extension, while nose-turn angle (NTA) was used to assess axial rotation. Forty-four patients (mean age: 65.7â¯years, 50% female) had a mean follow-up of 37.9â¯months. Mean values in neutral, flexion, and extension were occiput to C2â¯=â¯30°, 15°, and 43°; C1-C2â¯=â¯-32°, -25°, -32°; and C2-C7â¯=â¯-4°, 11°, -20°, respectively. Mean CL was within 1 SD of the established -17° (±13.86°). Mean T1S and TS-CL were 33° and 30° in the neutral position, respectively. Mean radiographic full range of motion from flexion to extension was 53°. NTA towards patients' left was 48° and the right side was 45°. Mean CBVA, was -4°, mean flexion 37°, and extension -45°; full range was 81°. Global craniocervical ROM has proven to be well preserved for many years following cervical laminoplasty. Photogrammetric analysis is a cost-effective and radiation-free method, accurate for quantitative assessment of craniocervical and cervical ROM.
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Vértebras Cervicais/cirurgia , Laminoplastia/métodos , Fotogrametria/métodos , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Doenças da Medula Espinal/cirurgia , Idoso , Vértebras Cervicais/diagnóstico por imagem , Descompressão Cirúrgica/métodos , Feminino , Humanos , Lordose , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Período Pós-Operatório , Rotação , Doenças da Medula Espinal/diagnóstico por imagem , Doenças da Medula Espinal/fisiopatologia , Osteofitose Vertebral/cirurgiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Chin-Brow Vertical Angle (CBVA) is not routinely measured on radiographs even though it is a strong assessor of horizontal gaze. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study of patients with full-body stereoradiographs and a primary cervical diagnosis at the time of presentation. PURPOSE: Assess the utility of McGregor's Slope (McGS) and Slope of Line of Sight (SLS) as surrogate markers for the CBVA in cervical spine pathology. METHODS: A retrospective review of patients with full-body stereoradiographs was performed. Patients were ≥18 years of age with a primary cervical diagnosis. Analysis of CBVA, McGS, and SLS was conducted as markers of horizontal gaze. Sagittal alignment was characterized by: pelvic tilt (PT), pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis (PI-LL), T1-pelvic angle (TPA), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), T2-T12 thoracic kyphosis, C2-C7 SVA (cSVA), C2-C7 Cervical lordosis, T1-Slope minus Cervical Lordosis (TS-CL), and C2-Slope (C2S). A subgroup analysis was performed in patients with cervical deformity. Independent sample t tests and paired t tests compared radiographic alignment. Pearson correlations characterized linear relationships. Linear regression analysis identified relationships between the parameters. RESULTS: In all, 329 patients were identified with primary cervical spine diagnoses. Chin-Brow Vertical Angle was visible in 171 patients (52.0%), McGS in 281 (85.4%), and SLS in 259 (78.7%). Of the 171 patients with visible CBVA, the mean CBVA was 2.30±7.7, mean McGS was 5.02±8.1, and mean SLS was -1.588±2.03. Chin-Brow Vertical Angle strongly correlated with McGS (r=0.83) and SLS (r=0.89) with p<.001. McGregor's Slope positively correlated with SLS (r=0.89, p=.001). CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that McGS and SLS serve as strong, positive correlates for CBVA. The reported mean differences between these measurements provide a useful conversion, broadening CBVA's use as a radiographic assessment of horizontal gaze.
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Vértebras Cervicais/diagnóstico por imagem , Cifose/diagnóstico por imagem , Lordose/diagnóstico por imagem , Adolescente , Adulto , Vértebras Cervicais/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Cifose/patologia , Lordose/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Postura , RadiografiaRESUMO
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective review of KID Inpatient Database (KID) from 2003, 2006, 2009, and 2012. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of advances in spinal surgery on patient outcomes in the treatment of Scheuermann kyphosis (SK). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: SK is one of the most common causes of back pain in adolescents. Trends in diagnoses and surgical treatment and approach to SK have not been well described. METHODS: SK patients aged 0-20 years in KID were identified by ICD-9 code 732.0. KID-supplied year- and hospital-trend weights were used to establish prevalence. Patient demographics, surgical details, and outcomes were analyzed with analysis of variance. RESULTS: A total of 1,070 SK patients were identified (33.2% female), with increasing incidence of SK diagnosed from 2003 to 2012 (3.6-7.5 per 100,000, p < .001). The average age of operative patients was 16.1±2.0 years and did not change (16.27-16.06 years, p = .905). The surgical rate has not changed over time (72.8%-72.8%, p = .909). Overall, 96.3% of operative patients underwent fusion, with 82.2% of cases spanning ≥4 levels; in addition, 8.6% underwent an anterior-only surgery, 74.6% posterior-only, and 13.6% combined approach. From 2003 to 2012, rates of posterior-only surgeries increased (62.4%-84.4%, p < .001) whereas the rate of combined-approach surgeries decreased (37.6%-8.8%, p < .001). Overall complication rates for SK surgeries have decreased (2003: 20.9%; 2012: 11.9%, p = .029). Concurrently, the rate of ≥4-level fusions has increased (43.5%-89.6%, p < .001), as well as the use of Smith-Peterson (7.8%-23.6%, p < .001) and three-column osteotomies (0.0%-2.7%, p = .011). In subanalysis comparing posterior to combined approaches, complication rates were significantly different (posterior: 9.88%, combined: 19.46%, p = .005). Patients undergoing a combined approach have a longer length of stay (LOS) than patients undergoing a posterior-only approach (7.8 vs. 5.6 days, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Despite unchanged demographics and operative rates in SK, there has been a shift from combined to isolated posterior approaches, with a concurrent increase in levels treated. A combined approach was associated with increased complication rates, LOS, and total charges compared to isolated approaches. Awareness of these inherent differences is important for surgical decision making and patient education. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE: Level III.
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Complicações Pós-Operatórias/epidemiologia , Doença de Scheuermann/cirurgia , Fusão Vertebral/tendências , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Bases de Dados Factuais , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Pacientes Internados/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fusão Vertebral/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The study aimed to characterize trends in incidence, etiology, fracture types, surgical procedures, complications, and concurrent injuries associated with traumatic pediatric cervical fracture using a nationwide database. METHODS: The Kids' Inpatient Database (KID) was queried. Trauma cases from 2003 to 2012 were identified, and cervical fracture patients were isolated. Demographics, etiologies, fracture levels, procedures, complications, and concurrent injuries were assessed. The t-tests elucidated significance for continuous variables, and χ2 for categoric values. Logistic regressions identified predictors of spinal cord injury (SCI), surgery, any complication, and mortality. Level of significance was P < .05. RESULTS: A total of 11 196 fracture patients were isolated (age, 16.63 years; male, 65.7%; white, 65.4%; adolescent, 55.4%). Incidence significantly increased since 2003 (2003 vs 2012, 2.39% vs 3.12%, respectively), as did Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI; 2003 vs 2012, 0.2012 vs 0.4408, respectively). Most common etiology was motor vehicle accidents (50.5%). Infants and children frequently fractured at C2 (closed: 43.1%, 32.9%); adolescents and young adults frequently fractured at C7 (closed: 23.9%, 26.5%). Upper cervical SCI was less common (5.8%) than lower cervical SCI (10.9%). Lower cervical unspecified-SCI, anterior cord syndrome, and other specified SCIs significantly decreased since 2003. Complications were common (acute respiratory distress syndrome, 7.8%; anemia, 6.7%; shock, 3.0%; and mortality, 4.2%), with bowel complications, cauda equina, anemia, and shock rates significantly increasing since 2003. Concurrent injuries were common (15.2% ribs; 14.4% skull; 7.1% pelvis) and have significantly increased since 2003. Predictors of SCI included sports injury and CCI. Predictors of surgery included falls, sports injuries, CCI, length of stay, and SCI. CCI, SCIs, and concurrent injuries were predictors of any complication and mortality, all (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Since 2003, incidence, complications, concurrent injuries, and fusions have increased. CCI, SCI, falls, and sports injuries were significant predictors of surgical intervention. Decreased mortality and SCI rates may indicate improving emergency medical services and management guidelines. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Clinicians should be aware of increased case complexity in the onset of added perioperative complications and concurrent injuries. Cervical fractures resultant of sports injuries should be scrutinized for concurrent SCIs.
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BACKGROUND: Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) includes craniocervical anomalies, low posterior hairline, and brevicollis, with limited cervical range of motion; however, there remains no consensus on inheritance pattern. This study defines incidence, characterizes concurrent diagnoses, and examines trends in the presentation and management of KFS. METHODS: This was a retrospective review of the Kid's Inpatient Database (KID) for KFSpatients aged 0-20 years from 2003 to 2012. Incidence was established using KID-supplied year and hospital-trend weights. Demographics and secondary diagnoses associated with KFS were evaluated. Comorbidities, anomalies, and procedure type trends from 2003 to 2012 were assessed for likelihood to increase among the years studied using ANOVA tests. RESULTS: Eight hundred and fifty-eight KFS diagnoses (age: 9.49 years; 51.1% females) and 475 patients with congenital fusion (CF) (age: 8.33 years; 50.3% females) were analyzed. We identified an incidence rate of 1/21,587 discharges. Only 6.36% of KFS patients were diagnosed with Sprengel's deformity; 1.44% with congenital fusion. About 19.1% of KFS patients presented with another spinal abnormality and 34.0% presented with another neuromuscular anomaly. About 36.51% of KFS patients were diagnosed with a nonspinal or nonmusculoskeletal anomaly, with the most prevalent anomalies being of cardiac origin (12.95%). About 7.34% of KFS patients underwent anterior fusions, whereas 6.64% of KFS patients underwent posterior fusions. The average number of levels operated on was 4.99 with 8.28% receiving decompressions. Interbody devices were used in 2.45% of cases. The rate of fusions with <3 levels (7.46%) was comparable to that of 3 levels or greater (7.81%). CONCLUSIONS: KFS patients were more likely to have other spinal abnormalities (19.1%) and nonnervous system abnormalities (13.63%). Compared to congenital fusions, KFS patients were more likely to have congenital abnormalities such as Sprengel's deformity. KFS patients are increasingly being treated with spinal fusion. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.
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BACKGROUND: Regional and segmental changes of the lumbar spine have previously been described as patients transition from standing to sitting; however, alignment changes in the cervical and thoracic spine have yet to be investigated. So, the aim of this study was to assess cervical and thoracic regional and segmental changes in patients with thoracolumbar deformity versus a nondeformed thoracolumbar spine population. METHODS: This study was a retrospective cohort study of a single center's database of full-body stereoradiographic imaging and clinical data. Patients were ≥ 18 years old with nondeformed spines (nondegenerative, nondeformity spinal pathologies) or thoracolumbar deformity (ASD: PI-LL > 10°). Patients were propensity-score matched for age and maximum hip osteoarthritis grade and were stratified by Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)-Schwab classification by PI-LL, SVA, and PT. Patients with lumbar transitional anatomy or fusions were excluded. Outcome measures included changes between standing and sitting in global alignment parameters: sagittal vertical axis (SVA), pelvic incidence minus lumbar lordosis (PI-LL), pelivc tilt (PT), thoracic kyphosis, cervical alignment, cervical SVA, C2-C7 lordosis (CL), T1 slop minus CL (TS-CL), and segmental alignment from C2 to T12. Another analysis was performed using patients with cervical and thoracic segmental measurements. RESULTS: A total of 338 patients were included (202 nondeformity, 136 ASD). After propensity-score matching, 162 patients were included (81 nondeformity, 81 ASD). When categorized by SRS-Schwab classification, all nondeformity patients were nonpathologically grouped for PI-LL, SVA, and PT, whereas ASD patients had mix of moderately and markedly deformed modifiers. There were significant differences in pelvic and global spinal alignment changes from standing to sitting between nondeformity and ASD patients, particularly for SVA (nondeformed: 49.5 mm versus ASD: 27.4 mm; P < .001) and PI-LL (20.12° versus 13.01°, P < .001). With application of the Schwab classification system upon the cohort, PI-LL (P = .040) and SVA (P = .007) for severely classified deformity patients had significantly less positional alignment change. In an additional analysis of patients with segmental measurements from C2 to T12, nondeformity patients showed significant mobility of T2-T3 (-0.99° to -0.54°, P = .023), T6-T7 (-3.39° to -2.89°, P = .032), T7-T8 (-2.68° to -2.23°, P = .048), and T10-T11 (0.31° to 0.097°, P = .006) segments from standing to sitting. ASD patients showed mobility of the C6-C7 (1.76° to 3.45°, P < .001) and T11-T12 (0.98° to 0.54°, P = 0.014) from standing to sitting. The degree of mobility between nondeformity and ASD patients was significantly different in C6-C7 (-0.18° versus 1.69°, P = .003), T2-T3 (0.45° versus -0.27°, P = .034), and T10-T11 (0.45° versus -0.30°, P = .001) segments. With application of the Schwab modifier system upon the cohort, mobility was significant in the C6-C7 (nondeformed: 0.18° versus moderately deformed: 2.12° versus markedly deformed: 0.92°, P = .039), T2-T3 (0.45° versus -0.08° versus -0.63°, P = .020), T6-T7 (0.48° versus 0.36° versus -1.85°, P = .007), and T10-T11 (0.45° versus -0.21° versus -0.23°, P = .009) segments. CONCLUSIONS: Nondeformity patients and ASD patients have significant differences in mobility of global spinopelvic parameters as well as segmental regions in the cervical and thoracic spine between sitting and standing. This study aids in our understanding of flexibility and compensatory mechanisms in deformity patients, as well as the possible impact on unfused segments when considering deformity corrective surgery.
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INTRODUCTION: This study assessed the incidence and risk factors for pseudarthrosis among primary spine fusion patients. METHODS: Retrospective review of ACS-NSQIP (2005-2013). Differences in comorbidities between spine fusion patients with and without pseudarthrosis (Pseud, N-Pseud) were assessed using chi-squared tests and Independent Samples t-tests. Binary logistic regression assessed patient-related and procedure-related predictors for pseudarthrosis. RESULTS: 52,402 patients (57yrs, 53%F, 0.4% w/pseudarthrosis). Alcohol consumption (OR:2.6[1.2-5.7]) and prior history of surgical revision (OR:1.6[1.4-1.8]) were risk factors for pseudarthrosis operation. Pseud patients at higher risk for deep incisional SSI (at 30-days:OR:6.6[2.0-21.8]). Pseud patients had more perioperative complications (avg:0.24⯱â¯0.43v0.18⯱â¯0.39,p=0.026). CONCLUSIONS: Alcoholism and surgical revision are major risk factors for pseudarthrosis in patients undergoing spine fusion.
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BACKGROUND: Risk of death is important in counseling patients and improving quality of care. Incidence of death in cervical surgery is not firmly established due to its rarity and limited sample sizes, particularly in the context of different surgeries, demographics, and risk factors. Particularly, different patient risk profiles may have varying degrees of risk in terms of surgeries, comorbidities, and demographics. This study aims to use a large patient cohort available on a national database to study the prevalence of death associated with cervical spine surgery. METHODS: This study was a retrospective review of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) years 2003-2012. A total of 342 477 patients were identified by International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes undergoing spinal fusion or decompression for disc degeneration, stenosis, spondylosis, myelopathy, postlaminectomy syndrome, scoliosis, or neck pain associated with the cervical region. Patients with malignancy were excluded from analysis. Incidence of mortality was assessed by χ2 tests across different patient demographics and comorbidities, procedures performed, and concurrent in-hospital complications. Binary logistic regression identified significant increases or decreases in risk of death while controlling for comorbidities, race, sex, and Mirza invasiveness. Significance was defined as P < .05 differences relative to overall cohort. RESULTS: The study analyzed 342 477 patients with an overall mortality rate of 0.32%. A total of 231 977 simple fusions (single approach and <3 levels) experienced a mortality rate of 0.256%; 49 594 complex fusions (combined approach or ≥3 levels) had a mortality rate of 0.534%; and 61 285 decompression-only procedures reported a 0.424% mortality rate, all P < .001 from overall rate. In reporting rates across different demographics, male patients experienced a significantly higher risk for mortality (odds ratio [OR], 2.16; 95% CI, 1.87-4.49), as did black patients (OR, 1.58; CI, 1.32-1.90) and patients over age 75 (OR, 7.55; 95% CI, 6.58-8.65), all P < .001. Patients with liver disease reported 6.40% mortality. Similarly, patients with congestive heart failure (3.91%), cerebrovascular disease (3.41%), and paraplegia (3.79%) experienced high mortality rates, all in cohorts of over 2000 patients, all P < .001. Concurrent in-hospital complications with the highest risk of mortality were shock (OR, 51.41; 95% CI, 24.08-109.76), pulmonary embolism (OR, 25.01; 95% CI, 14.70-42.56), and adult respiratory distress disorder (OR, 14.94; 95% CI, 12.75-17.52), all P < .001. CONCLUSION: In 342 477 cervical spine surgery patients an overall mortality rate of 0.32% was reported. The rate was 3.91% in a cohort of 5933 patients with congestive heart failure and 3.79% in a cohort of 6947 patients with paraplegia. These findings are consistent with previous estimates and may help counsel patients and improve in-hospital safety. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.
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STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective radiographic review. OBJECTIVES: To understand the effect of variability in sacral endplate selection in transitional lumbosacral vertebrae (TLSV) and its impact on pelvic, regional, and global spinal alignment parameters. BACKGROUND: TLSV can have the characteristics of both lumbar and sacral vertebrae. Difficulties in identification of the S1 endplate may come from nomenclature, number of lumbar vertebrae, sacra, and morphology and may influence the interpretation and consistency of spinal alignment parameters. METHODS: Patients with TLSV were identified and radiographic measurements including pelvic incidence (PI), pelvic tilt (PT), sacral slope (SS), lumbar lordosis (LL), sagittal vertical axis (SVA), T1-pelvic angle (TPA), pelvic incidence-lumbar lordosis (PI-LL) mismatch, thoracic kyphosis (TK), and spinal inclination (T1SPi) were obtained. Radiographic measurements were performed twice with the sacral endplate at the cephalad and caudal options. Paired t tests assessed the difference between different selection groups. RESULTS: Of 1,869 patients, 70 (3.7%) were found to have TLSV on radiographic imaging. Fifty-eight (82.9%) had lumbarized sacral segments whereas 12 (17.1%) had sacralized lumbar segments. T1-SPi (mean: -1.77°) and TK (mean: 34.86°) did not vary from altering sacral endplate selection. Selection of the caudal TLSV as the sacral endplate resulted in an increase in all pelvic parameters (PI: 66.8° vs. 44.3°, PT: 25.1° vs. 12.7°, and SS: 41.6° vs. 31.6°), regional lumbar parameters (LL: -54.1° vs. 44.0°, PI-LL: 12.7° vs. 0.3°), and global parameters (SVA: 46.1 mm vs. 28.3 mm, TPA: 23.3° vs. 10.8°) as compared to selecting the cephalad TLSV. All mean differences between radiographic parameters were found to be statistically significant (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Variation in sacral endplate selection in TLSV significantly affects spinal alignment parameter measurements. A standardized method for measuring TLSV is needed to reduce measurement error and ultimately allow more accurate understanding of alignment targets in patients with TLSV. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III.
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Vértebras Lombares/diagnóstico por imagem , Curvaturas da Coluna Vertebral/epidemiologia , Vértebras Torácicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pelve/diagnóstico por imagem , Postura , Radiografia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Curvaturas da Coluna Vertebral/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to report incidence of cardiopulmonary complications in elective spine surgery, demographic and surgical predictors, and outcomes. Understanding the risks and predictors of these sentinel events is important for risk evaluation, allocation of hospital resources, and counseling patients. METHODS: A retrospective review of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) was performed on 60 964 patients undergoing elective spine surgery (any region; laminectomy, arthrodesis, discectomy, or laminoplasty) between 2011 and 2013. Incidence of myocardial infarction, cardiac arrest, unplanned reintubation, on ventilator >48 hours, perioperative pneumonia, and pulmonary embolism was measured. Demographic and surgical predictors of cardiopulmonary complications and associated outcomes (length of stay, discharge disposition, and mortality) were measured using binary logistic regression controlling for confounders. RESULTS: Incidence rates per 1000 elective spine patients were 2.1 myocardial infarctions, 1.3 cardiac arrests, 4.3 unplanned intubations, 3.5 on ventilator >48 hours, 6.1 perioperative pneumonia, and 3.7 pulmonary embolisms. In analysis of procedure, diagnosis, and approach risk factors, thoracic cavity (odds ratio = 2.47; confidence interval = 1.95-3.12), scoliosis diagnosis, and combined approach (odds ratio = 1.51; confidence interval = 1.15-1.96) independently added the most risk for cardiopulmonary complication. Cardiac arrest had the highest mortality rate (34.57%). Being on ventilator greater than 48 hours resulted in the greatest increase to length of stay (17.58 days). CONCLUSIONS: Expected risk factors seen in the Revised Cardiac Risk Index were applicable in the context of spine surgery. Surgical planning should take into account patients who are at higher risk for cardiopulmonary complications and the implications they have on patient outcome.
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STUDY DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study is to investigate how surgeons differ in collar and narcotic use, as well as return to driving recommendations following cervical spine surgeries and the associated medico-legal ramifications of these conditions. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Restoration of quality of life is one of the main goals of cervical spine surgery. Patients frequently inquire when they may safely resume driving after cervical spine surgery. There is no consensus regarding postoperative driving restrictions. This study addresses how surgeons differ in their recommendations concerning cervical immobilization, narcotic analgesia, and suggested timeline of return to driving following cervical spine surgery. METHODS: Surgeons at the Cervical Spine Research Society annual meeting completed anonymous surveys assessing postoperative patient management following fusion and nonfusion cervical spine surgeries. RESULTS: Seventy percent of surgeons returned completed surveys (nâ=â71). About 80.3% were orthopedic surgeons and 94.2% completed a spine fellowship. Experienced surgeons (>15 years in practice) were more likely to let patients return to driving within 2 weeks than less experienced surgeons (47.1% vs. 24.3%, Pâ=â0.013) for multilevel anterior discectomy and fusion (ACDF) and laminectomy with fusion procedures. There were no differences between surgeons practicing inside and outside the USA for prescribing collars or return to driving time. Cervical collars were used more for fusions than nonfusions (57.7% vs. 31.0%, Pâ=â0.001). Surgeons reported 75.3% of patients ask when they may resume driving. For cervical fusions, 31.4% of surgeons allowed their patients to resume driving while restricting them with collars for longer durations. Furthermore, 27.5% of surgeons allowed their patients to resume driving while taking narcotics postoperatively. CONCLUSION: This survey-based study highlights the lack of consensus regarding patient "fitness to drive" following cervical spine surgery. The importance of establishing evidence-based guidelines is critical, as recommendations for driving in the postoperative period may have significant medical, legal, and financial implications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5.
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Condução de Veículo , Vértebras Cervicais/cirurgia , Consenso , Estudos Transversais , Diretrizes para o Planejamento em Saúde , Humanos , Laminectomia/métodos , Papel do Médico , Qualidade de Vida , Fatores de Risco , Inquéritos e Questionários , Fatores de TempoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Informed patient selection and counseling is key in improving surgical outcomes. Understanding the impact that certain baseline variables can have on postoperative outcomes is essential in optimizing treatment for certain symptoms, such as radiculopathy from cervical spine pathologies. The aim was to identify baseline characteristics that were related to improved or worsened postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing surgery for cervical spine radiculopathic pain. METHODS: Retrospective review of prospectively collected data. Patient Sample: Surgical cervical spine patients with a diagnosis classification of "degenerative." Diagnoses included in the "degenerative" category were those that caused radiculopathy: cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, and cervical spondylosis without myelopathy. Baseline variables considered as predictors were: (1) age, (2) body mass index (BMI), (3) gender, (4) history of cervical spine surgery, (5) baseline Neck Disability Index (NDI) score, (6) baseline SF-36 Physical Component Summary (PCS) scores, (7) baseline SF-36 Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores, (8) Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Arm score, and (9) VAS Neck. Outcome Measures: Improvement in NDI (≥50%), VAS Arm/Neck (≥50%), SF-36 PCS/MCS (≥10%) scores at 2-years postoperative. An arm-to-neck ratio (ANR) was also generated from baseline VAS scores. Univariate and multivariate analyses evaluated predictors for 2-year postoperative outcome improvements, controlling for surgical complications and technique. RESULTS: Three hundred ninety-eight patients were included. Patients with ANR ≤ 1 (n = 214) were less likely to reach improvements in 2-year NDI (30.0% vs 39.2%, P = .050) and SF-36 PCS (42.4% vs 53.5%, P = .025). Multivariate analysis for neck disability revealed higher baseline SF-36 PCS (odds ratio [OR] 1.053) and MCS (OR 1.028) were associated with over 50% improvements. Higher baseline NDI were reduced odds of postoperative neck pain improvement (OR 0.958). Arm pain greater than neck pain at baseline was associated with both increased odds of postoperative arm pain improvement (OR 1.707) and SF36 PCS improvement (OR 1.495). CONCLUSIONS: This study identified specific symptom locations and health-related quality of life (HRQL) scores, which were associated with postoperative pain and disability improvement. In particular, baseline arm pain greater than neck pain was determined to have the greatest impact on whether patients met at least 50% improvement in their upper body pain score. These findings are important for clinicians to optimize patient outcomes through effective preoperative counseling.
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INTRODUCTION: Early Onset and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, relatively common diagnoses (â¼3% general population), have been associated with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH); a more rare spectrum of anomalies related to the abnormal development of acetabulum, proximal femur, and hip joint. To the best of our knowledge, no high powered investigations have been performed in an attempt to assess incidence and associated risks of DDH in scoliosis patients. METHODS: The KID database was queried for ICD-9 codes from 2003 to 2012 pertaining to EOS (Congenital and Idiopathic <10y/o) and AIS patients. Descriptive analysis assessed patient demographics and yearly trends in hip dysplasia rates. EOS and AIS patients with hip dysplasia were isolated, and incidence of hospital admissions for associated anomalies (osteonecrosis, osteoarthritis, recurrent hip dislocation, hip ankylosis) and hip arthroplasty (total + partial) were investigated. Univariate analysis of hip pathology determined significant predictors of hip arthroplasty. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the relationship between these predictors. RESULTS: 111,827 scoliosis patients (EOS: 25,747; AIS: 77,183) were included. AIS patients were older (15.2 vs 4.3), more female (64.2% vs 52.1%), had a higher CCI (0.84 vs 0.64), and less racially diverse (all pâ¯<â¯0.001). The incidence of hip dysplasia was 1.4% for AIS patients and 3.9% for EOS patients (pâ¯<â¯0.001). Of the AIS (nâ¯=â¯1073) and EOS (nâ¯=â¯1005) patients with hip dysplasia, 0.3% (pâ¯>â¯0.05 between groups) developed hip osteonecrosis, 0% of patients were coded as having a hip labral tear, hip ankylosis, and 0.6% (EOS: 0.2%; AIS: 0.9%, pâ¯=â¯0.025) developed hip osteoarthritis. AIS patients were more likely to have recurrent hip dislocations (35.4% vs 17.0%, pâ¯<â¯0.001), and both groups had similar primary hip arthroplasty rates (6.7% vs 5.4%, pâ¯=â¯0.118) and revision hip arthroplasty rates (0% vs 0.4%, pâ¯=â¯0.053). Hip osteoarthritis (OR: 13.43[5.21-34.66], p=<0.001) and older age (OR: 1.039[1.007-1.073], pâ¯=â¯0.017) were the only significant predictors of hip arthroplasty (p=<.001). CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of hip dysplasia in EOS and AIS populations is higher than that of the general population. The rate of DDH was 3.9% and 1.8% for EOS and AIS, respectively. While the incidence of DDH is higher, associated anomalies of osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, labral tears, and ankylosis appear to be a minimal risk for AIS and EOS patients with Hip Dysplasia.
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BACKGROUND: This study aims to describe properties of adult spinal deformity (ASD) revisions relative to primary surgeries and determine clinical variables that can predict revision. ASD is a common pathology that can lead to decreased quality of life, pain, physical limitations, and dissatisfaction with self-image. Durability of interventions for deformity treatment is of paramount concern to surgeons, as revision rates remain high. METHODS: Patients undergoing thoracolumbar fusion, five or more levels, for scoliosis (primary diagnosis ICD-9 737.x) were identified on a state-wide database. Primary and revision (returning for re-fusion procedure) surgeries were compared based on demographic, hospital stay, and clinical characteristics. Differences between primary and revision surgeries, and predictors of primary surgeries requiring revision, utilized binary logistic regression controlling for age, comorbidity burden, and levels fused. RESULTS: A total of 1,063 patients (average 7.4 levels fused, mean age: 47.6 years, 69.0% female) undergoing operative treatment for ASD were identified, of which 123 (average 7.1 levels fused, 11.6%, mean age 61.43, 80.5% female) had surgical revision. Primary surgeries were ~0.3 levels longer (P=0.013), used interbody ~11% more frequently (P=0.020), and used BMP ~12% less frequently (P=0.008). Revisions occurred 176.4 days after the primary on average. The most frequent causes of revisions were: 43.09% implant failure, 24.39% acquired kyphosis, and 14.63% enduring scoliosis. After controlling for age, comorbidities, and levels fused older, more comorbid, female, and white-race patients were more likely to be revised. Upon multivariate regression, after controlling for age and levels fused, overall complications remained non-different (OR: 0.8, 95% CI: 0.6-1.2). However, revision remained an independent predictor for infection (OR: 5.5, 95% CI: 2.8-10.5). CONCLUSIONS: In a statewide database with individual patient follow up of up to 4 years 10% of ASD patients undergoing scoliosis correction required revision. Revision surgeries had higher infection incidence.
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OBJECTIVE: The causes and epidemiology of traumatic cervical spine fracture have not been described with sufficient power or recency. Our goal is to describe demographics, incidence, cause, spinal cord injuries (SCIs), concurrent injuries, treatments, and complications of traumatic cervical spine fractures. METHODS: A retrospective review was carried out of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. International Classification of Disease, Ninth Revision E-codes identified trauma cases from 2005 to 2013. Patients with cervical fracture were isolated. Demographics, incidence, cause, fracture levels, concurrent injuries, surgical procedures, and complications were analyzed. t tests elucidated significance for continuous variables and χ2 for categorical variables. Level of significance was P < 0.05. RESULTS: A total of 488,262 patients were isolated (age, 55.96 years; male, 60.0%; white, 77.5%). Incidence (2005, 4.1% vs. 2013, 5.4%), Charlson Comorbidity Index (2005, 0.6150 vs. 2013, 1.1178), and total charges (2005, $71,228.60 vs. 2013, $108,119.29) have increased since 2005, whereas length of stay decreased (2005, 9.22 vs. 2013, 7.86) (all P < 0.05). The most common causes were motor vehicle accident (29.3%), falls (23.7%), and pedestrian accidents (15.7%). The most frequent fracture types were closed at C2 (32.0%) and C7 (20.9%). Concurrent injury rates have significantly increased since 2005 (2005, 62.3% vs. 2013, 67.6%). Common concurrent injuries included fractures to the rib/sternum/larynx/trachea (19.6%). Overall fusion rates have increased since 2005 (2005, 15.7% vs. 2013, 18.0%), whereas decompressions and halo insertion rates have decreased (all P < 0.05). SCIs have significantly decreased since 2005, except for upper cervical central cord syndrome. Complication rates have significantly increased since 2005 (2005, 31.6% vs. 2013, 36.2%). Common complications included anemia (7.7%), mortality (6.6%), and acute respiratory distress syndrome (6.6%). CONCLUSIONS: Incidence, complications, concurrent injuries, and fusions have increased since 2005. Length of stay, SCIs, decompressions, and halo insertions have decreased. Indicated trends should guide future research in management guidelines.