Table 2

Outcomes of patients who underwent adult spinal deformity surgery in July and other months between 2002 and 2011.

VariableJulyOther monthsp-value
Total2,02325,771
Length of stay (average days)7.2 ± 5.47.3 ± 7.10.641
Overall complications (%)43.144.90.468
Major complications (%)12.912.40.764
Mortality (%)*0.40.807
  • * NIS does not allow publication of values equal to or less than 10.