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Factors associated with poorer outcomes for posterior lumbar decompression and or/or discectomy: an exploratory analysis of administrative data.

Johannes HeylFlavien HardyWilliam K GrayKatie TuckerMaria J M MarchãJeremy YatesTim W R BriggsMike Hutton
Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)
A high-throughput PLDD pathway will not be suitable for all patients. Extra care should be taken for patients aged ≥ 70 years, females, patients undergoing surgery over two spinal levels and those with specific comorbidities or generalised frailty.
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