Predictors of 90-Day Readmission Following Instrumented Spine Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Publication Date
2026
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine
Department
Public Health, Department of
Student Level
Graduate
Faculty Mentor
Ryan Snowden
Presentation Type
Poster
Recommended Citation
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