A Comprehensive Prospective Analysis of Surgical Outcomes and Adverse Events in Spinal Procedures Among Octogenarians: A Detailed Analysis From a German Tertiary Center.
Pavlina LengaPhilip Dao TrongVassilios PapakonstantinouAndreas W UnterbergBasem IshakPublished in: Global spine journal (2024)
In octogenarian spinal surgeries, AEs occurred in 15.8% of cases, influenced by comorbidities and surgical complexities. The 2.2% mortality rate wasn't linked to surgeries. Accurate documentation remains crucial for assessing outcomes in this age group.