Predictors of poor outcome following lumbar spinal fusion surgery: a prospective observational study to derive two clinical prediction rules using British Spine Registry data.

Alison B RushtonFeroz JadhakhanMartin L VerraAndrew EmmsNicola R HeneghanDeborah FallaMichael ReddingtonAshley A ColePaul C WillemsLorin BennekerDavid SelveyMichael HuttonMartijn W HeymansJ Bart Staal

Published in: European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society (2023)

BMI, ODI, leg and back pain and previous surgery are important considerations pre-operatively to inform decisions for surgery. Pre-operative leg and back pain and work status are important considerations to inform decisions for management following surgery. Findings may inform clinical decision making regarding LSFS and associated rehabilitation.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
coronary artery bypass
decision making
surgical site infection
body mass index
acute coronary syndrome
physical activity
coronary artery disease
artificial intelligence
weight loss