A systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors for reoperation after degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Considering the high reoperation rate in degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS) patients undergoing lumbar surgeries and controversial results on the risk factors for the reoperation, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the reoperation rate and risk factors for the reoperation in DLS patients undergoing lumbar surgeries.

Methods

Literature search was conducted from inception to October 28, 2022 in Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Odds ratio (OR) was used as the effect index for the categorical data, and effect size was expressed as 95% confidence interval (CI). Heterogeneity test was performed for each outcome effect size, and subgroup analysis was performed based on study design, patients, surgery types, follow-

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10324215 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature