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Elective major lumbar spinal surgery in the elderly
1Department of Surgery, Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Surgical Neurology
|November 1, 1988
Summary
Major elective spinal surgery in patients over 80 yielded excellent results with few complications. Age alone should not prevent elderly individuals from receiving necessary spinal procedures.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Neurosurgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Major elective spinal procedures are increasingly considered for elderly patients.
- Assessing the safety and efficacy of these interventions in octogenarians is crucial.
Observation:
- A series of patients aged 80 years and over underwent major elective spinal procedures.
- Outcomes were evaluated based on complication rates and overall results.
Findings:
- The study observed gratifying results in the elderly cohort.
- Minimal complications were reported, indicating a favorable safety profile.
Implications:
- These findings suggest that age alone is not a contraindication for indicated spinal surgery in the elderly.
- Consideration of advanced age should not preclude patients from potentially beneficial surgical interventions.