Complications after Posterior Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Disc Disease: Sarcopenia and Osteopenia as Independent Risk Factors for Infection and Proximal Junctional Disease

Complications after Posterior Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Disc Disease: Sarcopenia and Osteopenia as Independent Risk Factors for Infection and Proximal Junctional Disease

Proximal Junctional Disease (PJD) and Surgical Site Infection (SSI) are among the most common complications following spine surgery. Their risk factors are not fully understood. Among them, sarcopenia and osteopenia have recently been attracting interest. The aim of this study is to evaluate their i...

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Main Authors: Alberto Ruffilli, Marco Manzetti, Francesca Barile, Marco Ialuna, Tosca Cerasoli, Giovanni Viroli, Francesca Salamanna, Deyanira Contartese, Gianluca Giavaresi, Cesare Faldini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
sarcopenia
osteopenia
lumbar spine
degenerative disc disease
complications
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/4/1387

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