Diabetes Comorbidity Increases Risk of Postoperative Complications in Traumatic Thoracic Vertebral Fracture Repair: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Thoracic vertebral fracture repair after a traumatic injury can be associated with significant risk for postoperative complications. Surgical outcomes are further complicated by patient comorbidity, particularly diabetes mellitus. The present study compared outcomes and complication rates for traumatic thoracic vertebral fracture repair in a matched sample of diabetic patients and non-diabetic controls.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research