Impact of Age on Hospital Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Retrospective Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database from 2016 to 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Minimally invasive posterior lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-PLIF) is commonly performed to treat degenerative lumbar spinal conditions. Patients of advanced age often present with multiple comorbidities and reduced physiological reserves, influencing surgical risks and recovery. The growing aging population has led to a rising demand for care for older adults, posing significant challenges for health care systems worldwide.

Objective

This study aimed to identify the associations between different age groups and MIS-PLIF outcomes.

Methods

This study retrospectively analyzed data from the United States Nationwide Inpatient Sample collected between 2016 and 2020. Patients aged ≥60 years who underwent MIS-PLIF were eligible for inclusion in this study. Patients w

SUBMITTER: Lin YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12820539 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature