Differential Impact of Depression and Psychotic Disorders on Complications, Costs, and Discharge After Single-Level Lumbar Fusion.

ABSTRACT: Study DesignRetrospective Cohort Study.ObjectivesMental health disorders like depression and psychoses are increasingly recognized in surgical populations and may adversely affect outcomes. This study aimed to: (1) evaluate the prevalence of these disorders among patients undergoing single-level lumbar fusion, (2) compare perioperative complications, costs, and discharge disposition; and (3) determine whether psychotic disorders confer greater risk than depression.MethodsA retrospective study of the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2022) identified adults undergoing elective single-level lumbar fusion procedures. Patients were stratified into depression, psychoses, or control cohorts. Multivariable logistic regression was adjusted for demographic, hospital, and clinical covariates and used

SUBMITTER: Ng MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743007 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature