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Multivariable logistic and linear regression models were used to adjust for patient demographics, injury severity, comorbidities, and hospital characteristics, comparing in-hospital mortality, complications, and length of stay (LOS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      We identified 10\u00a0295 patients (6588 at Level I; 3707 at Level II). Level I patients were younger, had more severe spinal injuries, and had a higher incidence of spinal cord injury, particularly involving the cervical spine. Unadjusted outcomes showed similar mortality, but longer hospital and ICU LOS at Level I centers. After risk adjustment, treatment at a Level I center was associated with a 34% lower adjusted odds of in-hospital mortality (OR 0.66; 95% CI 0.46-0.96;\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = .030). There were no significant differences in adjusted odds of any in-hospital complication or in adjusted hospital and ICU LOS.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Treatment at a Level I trauma center was associated with a significant survival benefit for patients undergoing operative management for spinal trauma. This mortality advantage was achieved without increasing complications or LOS. Given the retrospective design, causality cannot be inferred. 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