Analysis of the two-team approach to anterior spinal fusion.
1990Southern medical journal
Almond PS, Pesson C, MacEwen D, Zembo M, King A +2 more
Plain English
This study looked at how a two-surgeon team can improve safety and recovery for children undergoing major spine surgery. They treated 39 young patients between 1978 and 1988, and while 29 experienced 65 complications — mostly related to breathing — there were no deaths after surgery. This approach could make complex spinal surgeries safer and help children recover more quickly.
Who this helps: This benefits pediatric patients undergoing spinal surgery and their families.