299. Does increasing body mass index correlate with adverse outcomes following posterior cervical fusions? An analysis of the NSQIP database

Obesity has been shown to be associated with higher rates of complications following lumbar spine surgery. However, the evidence regarding the impact of increasing body mass index (BMI) on postoperative outcomes following posterior cervical fusions remains limited.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research