Predictive model of ischemic optic neuropathy in spinal fusion surgery using a longitudinal medical claims database

Perioperative ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) is a devastating complication of spinal fusion surgery.To develop predictive models of this blinding condition using a longitudinal medical administrative claims database, which provides temporal sequence of perioperative ischemic optic neuropathy and potential risk factors.Nested case control study.Participants in Cliniformatics Data Mart medical claims database (2007-2017) with hospitalization...