Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Withdrawal Are Associated with Adverse Perioperative Outcomes Following Elective Spine Fusion Surgery

Conclusion. Both AA and AW are associated with adverse outcomes in patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery with more pronounced risks for AW. Aggressive management in perioperative period is required to improve outcomes in these patients. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: EPIDEMIOLOGY Source Type: research