Comparison of reoperation incidence after fusion versus decompression for lumbar degenerative disease: A propensity score-weighted study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reoperation after lumbar spine surgery is a major issue for both patients and physicians. It is uncertain whether fusion is superior to decompression alone for lumbar degenerative disease regarding reoperation rate. We aim to evaluate the reoperation rate after fusion surgery for lumbar degenerative disease compared with decompression alone.

Methods

This study was conducted under a retrospective cohort design in patients undergoing fusion or decompression alone in one or two levels for lumbar degenerative disease using a Japanese claims-based database. Primary outcome was reoperation incidence during the follow-up period, and secondary outcome was reoperation incidence within 90 days postoperatively. Confounding factors were handled using propensity score overlap

SUBMITTER: Masuda S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11799856 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature