Mortality in patients older than 65 years undergoing surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease: a comparison with the general population

Mortality in patients older than 65 years undergoing surgery for degenerative lumbar spine disease: a comparison with the general population

Abstract Background The increased life expectancy and prevalence of spondylarthrosis have led to a growing frequency of spinal surgery in older people. This study aims to assess whether there is an excess mortality concerning that expected in the general population associated with surgical procedure...

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Main Authors: Raquel Gutiérrez-González, Marta Macarrón, Ana Royuela, Alberto Vallejo-Plaza, Alvaro Zamarron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aged
Life expectancy
Mortality
Spine surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05533-w
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