Lumbar fusion surgery in the era of an aging society: analysis of a nationwide population cohort with minimum 8-year follow-up.

Woo-Keun KwonAlekos A TheologisJoo Han KimHong Joo Moon

Published in: The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society (2024)

Increasing incidence of lumbar fusions in elderly patients was seen however the risk of reoperation decreased in patients aged 70 or more. Lumbar fusion for elderly patients should not be hesitated in the decision-making process because of concerns about reoperation.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
end stage renal disease
decision making
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
coronary artery bypass
atrial fibrillation