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Area of Science:

  • Spine surgery outcomes research
  • Medical terminology and definitions
  • Patient safety in surgical procedures

Background:

  • Lack of a universally accepted definition for "complications" hinders understanding and reduction efforts in spine surgery.
  • The complexity of spine surgery presents challenges in establishing consensus on defining undesirable healthcare events.
  • There is a general lack of data on expected complication rates following major spine surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define "complications" in spine surgery literature and compare with federal definitions.
  • To summarize adverse event incidence in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgery.
  • To identify factors contributing to spine surgery complications and their relationship with patient-centered outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of English literature from 1990-2008.
  • Searched electronic and federal databases, plus reference lists for relevant articles.
  • Two independent reviewers assessed evidence quality using GRADE criteria, with consensus resolving disagreements.

Main Results:

  • Definitions of complications in spine literature and federal agencies are inconsistent.
  • Mortality rates are <1% for cervical and lumbar spine surgery; 0.3%-7% for thoracic.
  • Complication rates range from 4%-19% across cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine surgeries.
  • Major complications may impact 1-year self-perceived general health, while minor ones may not.

Conclusions:

  • A complication is defined as an unintended, undesirable diagnostic or therapeutic event impacting patient care.
  • Complications should be analyzed concerning disease severity, patient comorbidities, and impact on outcomes.
  • Development of a complication risk impact index is recommended to assess the interaction between comorbidities, complication severity, and patient outcomes.