European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society
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Adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery carries a higher risk of perioperative systemic complications. However, evidence for the effect of planned two-staged surgery on the incidence of perioperative systemic complications is scarce. Here, we evaluated the effect of two-staged surgery on perioperative complications following ASD surgery using lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF). ⋯ Our study suggested that two-staged surgery was not associated with risk for perioperative systemic complications following ASD surgery using LLIF.
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Multicenter Study
Does the use of postoperative brace help preventing mechanical complications following adult deformity surgery?
There is scarce information regarding the effectiveness of postoperative braces in decreasing mechanical complications and reinterventions following adult deformity surgery. ⋯ After controlling for potential confounders, our study could not identify the protective effect of postoperative braces preventing mechanical complications and reinterventions in the first two postoperative years.