ArticleFrontiers in surgery2026
C-reactive protein to albumin ratio as a predictor of early postoperative wound complications in patients undergoing posterior lumbar spine surgery.
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Objective: Early postoperative wound complications remain a significant challenge following posterior lumbar spine surgery. The C-reactive protein to albumin ratio (CAR) has emerged as a promising biomarker for systemic inflammation and nutritional status. This study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of preoperative CAR for postoperative wound complications in patients undergoing posterior lumbar spine surgery. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 420 patients who underwent posterior lumbar spine surgery at our institution. Patients were divided into a case group ( Results: Patients in the case group had significantly greater BMI, aCCI scores, ASA scores, blood loss, operative duration, and drain retention time compared to the control group (all Conclusion: Preoperative CAR is a valuable and independent biomarker for predicting early postoperative wound complications after posterior lumbar spine surgery. Its predictive utility is particularly significant in more complex procedures, such as interbody fusion and long-segment surgeries. Preoperative assessment of CAR may facilitate personalized risk stratification and clinical optimization to improve surgical outcomes.
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