Comparison of two modeling approaches for the identification of predictors of complications in children with cerebral palsy following spine surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with non-ambulatory cerebral palsy (CP) frequently develop progressive neuromuscular scoliosis and require surgical intervention. Due to their comorbidities, they are at high risk for developing peri- and post-operative complications. The objectives of this study were to compare stepwise and LASSO variable selection techniques for consistency in identifying predictors when modelling these post-operative complications and to identify potential predictors of respiratory complications and infections following spine surgery among children with CP.

Methods

In this retrospective cohort study, a large administrative claims database was queried to identify children who met the following criteria: 1) ≤ 25 years old, 2) diagnosis of CP, 3) underwent surgery during

SUBMITTER: Difazio RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11468503 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature