Exploring clinically relevant risk profiles in patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion: a cohort study.

Esther R C Janssen F G Prestigiacomo E A P van Leent Nico L U van Meeteren M Hulsbosch

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 (2022)

This study found a fit and deconditioned risk profile. The patients with a fit risk profile perceived a better quality of life, performed better in mobility, motor control, cardiopulmonary tests and showed also a significant shorter stay in the hospital and a shorter time to functional recovery. Preoperatively establishing a patient's risk profile could aid in perioperative care planning and preoperative decision-making.

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mental health
palliative care
depressive symptoms
emergency department
social support
pain management
affordable care act
electronic health record