Complication Rates After Elective Lumbar Fusion Procedures in Patients With Oral Preoperative Corticosteroid Use

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Feb 1;46(3):E187-E189. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003777.

Abstract

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MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Cohort Studies
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / trends
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Preoperative Care / adverse effects*
  • Preoperative Care / trends
  • Spinal Fusion / adverse effects*
  • Spinal Fusion / trends
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones