Spine surgery and readmission: Risk factors in lumbar corpectomy patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A corpectomy of the lumbar spine is a widely performed surgical procedure with numerous indications. Previous research predominantly focused on various surgical techniques and their outcomes, lacking a general and comprehensive analysis of factors affecting this procedure. With this study, we aimed to assess the all-cause 90-day readmission rate and identify risk factors for adverse events following a lumbar corpectomy.

Methods

Utilizing the 2020 Nationwide Readmissions Database adults (>18 years) were selected by ICD-10 procedure category codes for lumbar corpectomy. Patients with adult deformity or degenerative conditions were excluded due to coding inconsistencies. Demographic information and clinical data, including comorbidities, was extracted. Patients were

SUBMITTER: Gerstmeyer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11848789 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature