Journal article
Preventing Wrong-Level Spine Surgery
Abstract
Importance: Wrong-level spine surgery (WLSS), a medical error in which a surgeon operates at an unintended vertebral level, is considered a “never event.” However, it continues to be a problem in spine surgery today despite the implementation of preventive measures such as the Universal Protocol. The consequences of this event are severe for both the afflicted patient and the treating physician and may result not only in physical harm but also …
Authors
Agolia JP; Robertson S; Turel K; Kasper EM
Journal
Acta Neurochirurgica Supplement, Vol. 133, , pp. 1–8
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2025
DOI
10.1007/978-3-031-61601-3_1
ISSN
0065-1419