Risk factors for medical complications after long-level internal fixation in the treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis

ConclusionHeart disease comorbidity is an independent risk factor for both medical and major medical complications. Smoking, fusion level, and LOS are independent risk factors for medical complication. Diabetes is the independent risk factors for major medical complications.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research