Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage is not associated with adverse outcomes following elective spine surgery in older Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the US, over half of all cervical and lumbar arthrodesis spine surgeries are for people >= 60 years of age. The extent to which adverse outcomes vary by …

Race does not affect rates of surgical complications at military treatment facility

Abstract: Introduction: Racial minorities have been found to have worse health care outcomes, including perioperative adverse events. We hypothesized that these racial disparities …

Timing of outcomes and expectations after knee surgery in the US military: A systematic review

Abstract: Context: Knee injury and subsequent surgery are widespread in the military setting. Associations between knee surgery and expected outcomes over time have not been …