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Correlation between time to surgery and the presence of other injuries and level of spine injury
| Factors influencing time to surgery | Time to surgery (P) |
|---|---|
| Presence of other injuries | 0.97 |
| Level of spine injury | 0.65 |
No statistical difference. Other injuries refer to presence of one or system affected in addition to spinal injury. e.g., chest, abdominal, orthopedic, maxillofacial trauma. The mean and standard deviation of time to surgery for these patients (days) 7, +/- 4
