From error to prevention of wrong-level spine surgery: a review

From error to prevention of wrong-level spine surgery: a review

Abstract Wrong-level spine surgery remains a significant concern in spine surgery, leading to devastating consequences for patients and healthcare systems alike. This comprehensive review aims to analyze the existing literature on wrong-level spine surgery in spine procedures, identifying key factor...

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Main Authors:	Parisa Javadnia, Hasti Gohari, Nila Salimi, Ehsan Alimohammadi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Series:	Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:	Wrong-level spine surgery Spine surgery Safety protocols Surgical accuracy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-025-00440-4
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