Impact of Obesity Severity on Achieving a Minimum Clinically Important Difference Following Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of obesity on postoperative outcomes and minimum clinically important difference (MCID) achievement following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF). Summary of Background Data: Obesity is a proven risk factor for poorer outcomes in MIS TLIF patients. However, few studies have investigated the impact of body mass index (BMI) on achievement of a MCID for Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Physical Function (PROMIS PF). Methods: A prospective surgical database was retrospectively reviewed for primary, elective, single level MIS TLIF patients. Patients were categorized into BMI groups: nonobese (
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research