Alabama hospital listed as performing 'unnecessary' back surgeries
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A south Alabama hospital was highlighted in a recent report as performing one of the highest rates of unnecessary back surgeries in the country.
Over 37% of the spinal fusions performed at Mobile Infirmary were considered to be ‘unnecessary’ by the Lown Institute, a non-partisan think-tank in Massachusetts that releases an annual hospital ranking focused on patient safety and the value of care.
The national rate of spinal fusion overuse is 14%, according to the analysis.
