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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Nutritional Science
    • Patient Outcomes

    Background:

    • Malnutrition's impact on spine surgery outcomes is understudied compared to other orthopedic fields.
    • There's increasing research interest in preoperative malnutrition's effects on spine surgery.
    • Literature on malnutrition and spine surgery has grown substantially in the last decade.

    Approach:

    • Reviewing definitions and measurements of malnutrition in spine surgery.
    • Assessing the prevalence of malnutrition in spine surgery patients.
    • Analyzing spine surgery outcomes in malnourished individuals.
    • Evaluating the impact of nutritional interventions on surgical results.

    Key Points:

    • Malnutrition defined by low albumin, transferrin, or lymphocyte counts.
    • Prevalence of malnutrition in lumbar spine surgery ranges from 5% to 50%.
    • Malnourished patients face higher rates of infection, complications, mortality, and costs.

    Conclusions:

    • Malnutrition is prevalent and significantly worsens outcomes in spine surgery.
    • Preoperative nutritional assessment and optimization are crucial for all spine surgery candidates.
    • Addressing malnutrition can mitigate surgical risks and improve patient recovery.