Risk Factors of Revision Operation and Early Revision for Adjacent Segment Degeneration After Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Case-Control Study

Adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) following lumbar fusion operation is common and can occur at varying timepoints after index surgery. An early revision operation for ASD, however, signifies a short symptom-free period and might increase the risk of successive surgeries.

Source: The Spine Journal - April 23, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sehan Park, Chang Ju Hwang, Dong-Ho Lee, Nam Yeop Kim, Hyun Wook Nam, Hyun Wook Kang, Choon Sung Lee, Cha Hyeong Ok, Jae Hwan Cho Tags: Clinical Study Source Type: research