[HTML][HTML] The 5-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) predicts adverse outcomes after elective Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)

NP Patel, F Elali, D Coban, S Changoor… - North American Spine …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The 5-factor modified frailty index (mFI-5) has been shown to be a concise and
effective tool for predicting adverse events following various spine procedures. However …

Sarcopenia and postoperative complications, cost of care, and all-cause hospital readmission following lumbar spine arthrodesis: A propensity matched cohort study

JA Albright, K Chang, D Alsoof, CL McDonald… - World Neurosurgery, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Sarcopenia, characterized by decreased muscle mass and function, is projected to
affect more than 200 million people worldwide by 2060. This study aimed to evaluate the …

Development of multidisciplinary, evidenced-based protocol recommendations and implementation strategies for anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery following a …

R Meyrat, E Vivian, A Sridhar, RH Gulden, S Bruce… - Medicine, 2023 - journals.lww.com
The anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) procedure involves several surgical specialties,
including general, vascular, and spinal surgery due to its unique approach and anatomy …