ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2022
Should iterative spinal surgeries be performed? A case report.
Article in Journal of surgical case reports, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
The number of spinal surgeries performed is increasing. Along with this comes an increase in iterative surgeries. Each surgery that a patient undergoes has an increased risk of complication and a decreased success rate compared to the last. We present a case of a 51-year-old female who continues to experience debilitating low back pain following three double fusions performed over four years. The patient describes that she is in more pain now than before any previous surgical intervention. Following these surgeries, the patient has been forced to take early retirement, frequently uses a wheelchair and requires assistance with daily activities. The role of iterative surgery in healthcare needs to be re-assessed. The poor outcomes, especially following tertiary and quaternary surgery, question the use of iterative surgery entirely.
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