Effect of BMI on the clinical outcome following microsurgical decompression in over-the-top technique: bi-centric study with an analysis of 744 patients

ConclusionThe data obtained from this large, homogenous cohort demonstrate that the quality of life improved substantially in all patients that were treated microsurgically for spinal stenosis. However, a BMI  ≥ 30 may be considered as a negative predictor for a significantly inferior clinical outcome.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research