Rates of Future Lumbar Fusion in Patients with Cauda Equina Syndrome Treated With Decompression.
Henry D SeidelSean PirkleSarah BhattacharjeeHayden P BakerMichael J LeeMostafa Hassib El DafrawyPublished in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2022)
After 5 years, 7.8% of patients with CES underwent fusion, a markedly higher rate compared with patients with LSS. Counseling patients with CES on this increased risk of future surgery is important for patient education and satisfaction.