Postoperative Complications Following Orthopedic Spine Surgery: Is There a Difference Between Men and Women?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient sex is known to affect outcomes following surgery. Prior studies have not specifically examined sex-stratified outcomes following spine surgery. The objective is to determine the differences between men and women in terms of 30-day complications following spine surgery.

Methods

The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was queried for patients undergoing spine surgery from 2005 to 2014. Postoperative data were analyzed to determine the differences between men and women with regard to 30-day complications.

Results

A total of 41 315 patients (49.0% women, 51% men) were analyzed. Men were more likely to have diabetes (P = .004) and be active smokers (P < .001). Women were more likely to be taking steroids for chronic cond

SUBMITTER: Heyer JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6510181 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature