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This report provides a detailed analysis of spinal surgery activity in NHS Grampian and NHS Highland over five financial years (2008/09 to 2012/13). It focuses on OPCS4 codes and excludes emergency surgeries like fracture stabilization. Findings indicate a static total activity level despite changing patterns—specifically, a reduction in inter-vertebral surgeries and an increase in other spinal surgical procedures. Additionally, there has been a slight decline in referrals from NHS Highland to NHS Grampian, with a growing reliance on the private sector. Outpatient work perception is noted as potentially increasing.
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Spinal SurgeryISD data request 5 years activity data for NHS Grampian and NHS Highland
ISD data request • Requested data for 2008/09 to 2012/13 financial years for • All spinal surgery OPCS4 codes (from SMR01) • Excluded emergency surgery (i.e fracture stabilisation) • Amalysis group by: • Cervical and Thoracic/Lumbar intervertegral surgery • All other spinal surgical procedures
Summary • Data shows total activity data static over last 5 years. • However, activity pattern has changed (reduction in inter-vertebral surgery but increases in other spinal surgery). • Slight drop in referrals from NHS Highland to NHS Grampian. • Increasing use of private sector. • Data does not reflect out-patient work – perception that this is increasing.