Variation in surgical decision making for degenerative spinal disorders. Part II: cervical spine.

Study Design: Survey-based descriptive study.

Objective: To study relationships between surgeon-specific factors and surgical approach to degenerative diseases of the cervical spine.

Summary Of Background Data: Geographic variations in the rates of cervical spine surgery are significant within the United States.

Variation in surgical decision making for degenerative spinal disorders. Part I: lumbar spine.

Study Design: Survey-based descriptive study.

Objective: To study relationships between surgeon-specific factors and surgical approach to degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine.

Summary Of Background Data: Geographic variations in the rates of lumbar spine surgery are significant within the United States.