Are We Missing the Bigger Comorbidity Picture? Metabolic Syndrome Worsens Alignment and Increases Mechanical Complications Following Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery - PubMed
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- #Metabolic Syndrome
- #Sagittal Alignment
- #Spinal Surgery Complications
- Metabolic syndrome is associated with poorer postoperative alignment in adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery.
- Patients with metabolic syndrome have higher rates of mechanical complications like rod fractures and pseudarthrosis.
- No significant link was found between metabolic syndrome and medical complications or two-year patient-reported outcomes.
- Metabolic syndrome may indicate sarcopenic obesity, which could influence surgical outcomes.
- Preoperative assessment and management of metabolic syndrome may improve alignment and reduce complications.