Spine Journal Abstract- New Articles

• Surgical Site Infection, Readmission, and Reoperation After Posterior Long Segment Fusion April 12, 2021
  Study Design. Retrospective case series. Objective. We sought to identify risk factors associated with surgical site infection (SSI) after posterior long segment spinal fusion (PLSF). Summary of Background Data. Patients who undergo PLSF may be at elevated risk of SSI. Identifying factors associated with SSI in these operations can help risk stratify patients and tailor […]
• In-hospital Course and Complications of Laminectomy Alone Versus Laminectomy Plus Instrumented Posterolateral Fusion for Lumbar Degenerative Spondylolisthesis: A Retrospective Analysis of 1804 Patients from the NSQIP Database April 12, 2021
  Study Design. Retrospective analysis of data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP). Objective. We sought to compare the short-term outcomes of laminectomy with/without fusion for single-level lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS). Summary of Background Data. Lumbar DS is a common cause of low back and radicular pain. Controversy remains over the safety and efficacy […]