Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion Outcomes In Patients With And Without Bariatric Surgery - Weight Loss Does Make A Difference.

Twenty-eight percent of those with BS prior to ACDF fell out of the categorization of MO. Among this group, the odds of adverse events were similar to nonobese patients. These findings suggest that the psychologic preparation and BS alone are insufficient to reduce the risk of adverse events following ACDF. Weight reduction must be achieved as well, ideally moving patients out of the BMI range for morbid obesity.