To investigate the role of websites in enhancing patients' understanding of reason and risk of surgery as a part of informed consent for elective un-instrumented lumbar spine surgery (EULSS). This was a National Research Ethical Committee approved RCT study. 63 patients underwent EULSS, out of which 14(29%) declined participation and 14(29%) were excluded. One did not have surgery therefore 34 were randomised to Standard (S) and intervention group (I) using sealed envelope. Standard group were given verbal information & leaflet while the Intervention group were given information on relevant section of Aim
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the causes of litigation in spinal surgery and to identify preventable causes. Retrospective analysis of all claim data made available under Freedom of information act from NHS Litigation Authority between years 2000 to 2010.Aim
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