A retrospective cohort review of BMI on SI joint fusion outcomes: examining the evidence to improve insurance guidelines.
Michael BeckmannKari OdlandDavid W PollyPublished 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 (2024)
This study demonstrates similar benefits across all BMI categories. This data suggests that obese patients do benefit from minimally invasive SIJ fusion, specifically the 35-40 BMI cohort of patients, and should not be denied this procedure based on arbitrary healthcare organizations BMI criteria.
Keyphrases
- body mass index
- obese patients
- minimally invasive
- healthcare
- weight gain
- end stage renal disease
- bariatric surgery
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- roux en y gastric bypass
- peritoneal dialysis
- electronic health record
- clinical practice
- physical activity
- big data
- room temperature
- weight loss
- skeletal muscle
- insulin resistance
- patient reported
- health information