Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Incidental Durotomy during Lumbar Spine Decompression with or without Fusion.

ABSTRACT:

Study design

Retrospective cohort study.

Purpose

The primary objective of this study was to determine the incidence and risk factors for incidental durotomies during lumbar decompression surgeries. In addition, we aimed to determine the changes in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) based on incidental durotomy status.

Overview of literature

There is limited literature investigating the affect of incidental durotomy on patient reported outcome measures. While the majority of research does not suggest differences in complications, readmission, or revision rates, many studies rely on public databases, and their sensitivity and specificity for identifying incidental durotomies is unknown.

Methods

Patients undergoing lumbar decompression with or without fusio

SUBMITTER: Toci G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10460661 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature