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Make sure you're asking the critical questions to make the best decision for your care
Not all hospitals achieve the same results
Spinal surgery can be a very effective way to treat chronic and persistent back pain. But not all hospitals achieve the same results. Some are more reliable than others. With the help of the HSS Hospital Reliability Scorecard, you can make sure you're asking the critical questions to find the hospital that's right for you. Understanding the data points below will help you make the best decision for your care. Learn why we chose these factors.
Spine Surgery Overview
What
Surgical procedure in which bones of the spine are joined, removed, or otherwise altered. Types of spinal surgery include laminectomy, microdiscectomy, and traditional lumbar fusion.
Where
Takes place in a hospital.
Length of hospital stay
Ranges from one day to several days, depending on the complexity of the procedure and your overall health.
Amanda Nashville, TN Nashville, TN
My doctor was the first person to believe that I could have a life that would not be defined by my chronic pain. Because of this surgery, I am able to better care for both myself and the patients I see as a nurse practitioner.
Success Rate
89%
Of HSS patients reported improvement within 12 months after their treatment
Out of 209 responses, 71% response rate
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2020
Patient Experience
91%
Of patients would recommend HSS; over the national average of 72%
Source: CMS Care Compare
Complications
| .55 |
HSS In-Hospital |
 1.0 |
National |
Represents hospital-wide care. Lower is better
Source: CMS Care Compare
“ Testimonial
With 30+ years of joint issues from Lyme and several years of putting off spinal surgery, I finally found the doctor and hospital I had the confidence in to do the right surgery with the right hardware, even during COVID in NYC.
Douglas, Spine Fusion
Avoidable Hospital Visits
| 9.8% |
HSS |
 16% |
National |
Represents hospital-wide care. Lower is better
Source: CMS Care Compare
Procedure Volume
1,869
Spine surgeries per year, that’s 138% more than the next leading hospital
Source: NYSDOH SPARCS 2017 Public Use File
in orthopedics since 2010
in orthopedics since 2010
Download your Hospital Reliability Scorecard
The Hospital Reliability Scorecard highlights valuable data to consider before you schedule your procedure. Our helpful worksheet makes it easy to compare different hospitals.
Reliable care is good for your health.
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