ArticleInternational journal of spine surgery2022
The Inherent Value of Preoperative Optimization-Absolute and Incremental Reduction in Components of Metabolic Syndrome Can Enhance Recovery and Minimize Perioperative Burden.
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- Metabolic Syndrome as a Risk Factor for Postoperative Complication in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of More Than 3 Million Cases.International journal of spine surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is an amalgamation of medical disorders that ultimately increase patient complications. Factors such as obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes are associated with this disease complex.
objectiveTo assess the incremental value of improving MetS in relation to clinical outcomes. STUDY
designRetrospective cohort study.
methodsPatients undergoing elective spine surgery were isolated and separated into 2 groups: MetS patients (>2 metabolic variables: hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and triglycerides) and nonmetabolic patients (<2 metabolic variables).
resultsA total of 2,855,517 elective spine patients were included. Of them, 20.1% had MeTS (81.4% two factors, 18.4% three factors, 0.2% four factors). MetS patients were older, less female, and more comorbid (
conclusionsMetabolic patients improved in perioperative complications incrementally, demonstrating the utility of efforts to mitigate burden of MetS even if not completely abolished. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This review contributes to the assessment of MetS optimization in the field of adult spine surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3:
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