Medical Complications After Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Impact

Conclusion. Risk factors for the development of postoperative medical complications after correction of ASD include smoking, hypertension, and duration of symptoms. Patients who have one or more of these risk factors should be identified and informed during informed consent of their increased risks. They should be optimized preoperatively, and followed closely during the postoperative period. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Deformity Source Type: research