BMI Does Not Affect Complications or Patient Reported Outcomes After Lumbar Decompression Surgery

The objective of this study was to identify the influence of body mass index (BMI) on postsurgical complications and patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs) following lumbar decompression surgery.

Summary of Background Data:

Current literature does not accurately identify the impact of BMI on postsurgical complications or outcomes.

Materials and Methods:

Records from a single-center, academic hospital were used to identify patients undergoing 1 to 3-level lumbar decompression surgery. Patients under 18 years of age, those undergoing surgery for infection, trauma, tumor, or revision, and those with

Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - December 1, 2020 Category: Surgery Tags: PRIMARY RESEARCH Source Type: research