Trends, Major Medical Complications, and Charges Associated with Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in Older Adults

Volume: 303, Issue: 13, Pages: 1259 - 1265
Published: Apr 7, 2010
Abstract
Context In recent decades, the fastest growth in lumbar surgery occurred in older patients with spinal stenosis. Trials indicate that for selected patients, decompressive surgery offers an advantage over nonoperative treatment, but surgeons often recommend more invasive fusion procedures. Comorbidity is common in older patients, so benefits and risks must be carefully weighed in the choice of surgical procedure. Objective To examine trends in...
Paper Details
Title
Trends, Major Medical Complications, and Charges Associated with Surgery for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis in Older Adults
Published Date
Apr 7, 2010
Journal
Volume
303
Issue
13
Pages
1259 - 1265
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