Spine deformity
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Retrospective review of prospective data. ⋯ Level II, diagnostic.
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Retrospective cohort chart review. ⋯ Level IV.
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Analysis of population-based national hospital discharge data collected for the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS). ⋯ This study identified significant predictors of increased hospital stay in posterior spinal fusion for pediatric patients with idiopathic scoliosis and patients at higher risk of longer hospitalization can be recognized. Eventually these data are expected to help optimize LOS and cost containment.