The Effect of Renal Dysfunction on Short-Term Outcomes After Lumbar Fusion

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a worldwide public health problem, with a rising incidence and prevalence of kidney failure [1,2]. Over 660,000 individuals in the USA currently suffer from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and 88% of these patients are being treated with hemodialysis (HD) [2] CKD ’s clinical progression is correlated with a multitude of major complications, including an increased risk of anemia, hyperlipidemia, metabolic bone disease, and cardiovascular disease. [3]. CKD patients have poorer quality of life, greater overall health care services utilization, and higher rate s of morbidity and mortality [4–7].
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