Is spinal surgery safe for elderly patients aged 80 and above? Predictors of mortality and morbidity in an Asian population
Objective: We aimed to determine the 2-year mortality and morbidity rates following spine surgery in elderly patients (age ≥80 years) and to study the associated risk factors. Methods: The records of patients ≥80 years of age who underwent spine surgery during the years 2003–2015 at Tan Tock Seng Ho...
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Main Authors: | Tan, Joshua Yuan-Wang, Kaliya-Perumal, Arun-Kumar, Oh, Jacob Yoong-Leong |
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Other Authors: | Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020
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Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/145613 |
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Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
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