Effect of Body Mass Index on Inpatient Rehabilitation Outcomes After Single-level Discectomy

We examined the influence of obesity on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes following single-level discectomy. Methods: This was a prospective study evaluating 143 patients admitted to rehabilitation facility after discectomy between January 2009 and September 2011. Patients were divided into 3 groups based on body mass index: nonobese (
Source: Neurosurgery Quarterly - Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research