The International Journal of Spine Surgery· 2026Q1

Exploring the Legal Landscape of Intradural Spine Procedures: A Retrospective Analysis of US Malpractice Claims

Joshua L. Stich, Marilyn X. Walker, Zoe Videlefsky, Regina Golding et al.

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Malpractice litigation for intradural spine procedures is rare, with an estimated annual frequency of 1 per 1200 mass resections, 1 per 2950 tethered cord releases, and 1 per 4600 myelomeningocele repairs. Improper informed consent and procedural errors were the most common allegations.

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