A predictive model of complications after spine surgery: the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) 2005–2010
Conclusions: Our model can provide individualized estimates of the risks of postoperative complications based on preoperative conditions, and can potentially be used as an adjunct in decision-making for spine surgery.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kimon Bekelis, Atman Desai, Samuel F. Bakhoum, Symeon Missios Tags: Clinical Studies Source Type: research
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