This study aims to identify the incidence and factors influencing readmissions following scoliosis surgery over a period of 19 years. A search was conducted in the hospital database between 7th January 1992 and 29th December 2010. 73 diagnostic codes were used to identify all scoliosis patients within this period. Repetitions of hospital codes were identified and these represent readmission episodes. Each readmission episode was manually classified using hospital diagnostic/procedural codes, clinic letters, or radiographs. The average costs of the implants used were calculated using the hospital costing database.PURPOSE
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This study aims to identify factors that influence the Cobb angle at presentation to a tertiary referral scoliosis centre, and the outcome of the referrals. 81 consecutive patients referred were reviewed retrospectively. Hospital database, clinic letters and radiographs were examined. Patient demographics, mode of referral (GP vs. tertiary), severity and type of scoliosis were recorded. The season of referral was defined as ‘warm’ between months of June and September, and ‘cold’ between November and March. Cobb angle measurements were made independently on digital radiographs by 2 Orthopaedic trainees.Purpose
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