Rhabdomyolysis and spine surgery: A systematic review of the literature

The objective of this study was to perform a review of the literature, aiming at a better understanding about the changes in CPK levels and the frequency of rhabdomyolysis in spine surgery, with special attention in posterior lumbar fusion. Nineteen studies were selected for analysis. The studies had different characteristics considering patients age, body mass index, comorbidities and type of surgery. The best available evidence points out to the prognosis depend on the extension and clinical severity of rhabdomyolysis, as well as on the early and prompt medical intervention.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research