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Adverse events in spine surgery: a prospective analysis at a large tertiary center in Germany

  • By

  • Pavlina Lenga

  • Philip Dao Trong

  • Vassilios Papakonstantinou

  • Karl Kiening

  • Andreas W. Unterberg

  • Basem Ishak

  • August 9, 2023

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    Adverse events during spine surgery can lead to significant complications, including reoperation, ICU transfer, and neurological deficits.

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    The risk of adverse events varies by surgical complexity, with simpler procedures having lower complication rates compared to complex surgeries.

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    Accurate data on adverse events in spine surgery is challenging to obtain, often relying on retrospective studies or claims data.

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    This study prospectively analyzed adverse events within 30 days post-surgery, focusing on immediate recovery outcomes.

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    A comprehensive preoperative assessment and careful surgical planning are essential to mitigate risks associated with spinal surgeries.

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Adverse events in spine surgery: a prospective analysis at a large tertiary center in Germany

  • by Pavlina Lenga, Philip Dao Trong, Vassilios Papakonstantinou, Karl Kiening, Andreas W. Unterberg, Basem Ishak

  • August 9, 2023

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