Blood Loss of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion on Lumbar Stenosis in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case–Control Study

Conclusion. There was no difference in TBL, intraoperative bleeding, and operation time, but HBL were higher in RA patients particularly in long-segmental operation. Steinbroker classification, DMARDs, the change of Hb, and allogeneic blood transfusion were independent risk factors for HBL in RA patients. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH/ERGONOMICS Source Type: research