The Effect of Modifiable Risk Factors on Postoperative Complications in Lumbar Spine Fusions.

Andy TonShane ShahrestaniXiao T ChenAlexander M BallatoriJeffrey C WangZorica Buser

Published in: Global spine journal (2021)

These findings highlight the negative impact each MRF has on patients following lumbar spinal fusion. Further longitudinal research is necessary to comprehensively characterize the effects of various MRFs on spine surgery outcomes.

Keyphrases

risk factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
type diabetes
cross sectional
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance