Late-week Multilevel Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Associated With Increased Length of Stay.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of clinical data from a single institution.

Objective: To assess the day of surgery during the week as a possible predictor of length of stay (LOS) following anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).

Summary Of Background Data: Surgeries later in the week may result in longer LOS and higher costs for joint arthroplasty, yet this is unclear following spine surgery.