| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8804345 | The Spine Journal | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
There is a significant increase in complications, specifically infection and surgical complications, in patients with BMIâ¥35 following lumbar spine surgery, with that rate further increasing with BMIâ¥40.
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Authors
Olivia J. BA, Gregory W. BA, Norah MD, Cyrus M. BA, Samantha R. BA, Jonathan MD, Alexandra MD, Subaraman MD, Taylor E. BA, Deeptee MD, Shaleen MD, Bassel G. MD, Breton BSME, Daniel M. MD, Themistocles S. MD, Aaron J. MBBS FRACS, Thomas J. MD,