Examines nonoperative management rates and overtriage in spine fracture patients, suggesting improved triage protocols may enhance resource use.
The current pattern of care for patients with traumatic spine fracture includes high proportions of nonoperatively managed patients and those who undergo SOT. Optimizing triage protocols, particularly for older patients and those with lumbar spine fractures, may reduce unnecessary transfers and improve healthcare resource utilization.
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