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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Spinal degenerative disorders significantly impact the elderly, often leading to conservative management due to age and comorbidities.
  • Early surgical intervention can yield better outcomes in fit geriatric patients compared to prolonged conservative care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the functional outcomes of geriatric patients (over 60 years) who underwent surgical procedures for degenerative spine conditions.
  • To compare surgical outcomes between geriatric and non-geriatric cohorts.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of spinal degenerative disease surgeries performed between 2014 and 2016.
  • Patients divided into geriatric (>60 years) and non-geriatric cohorts.
  • Inclusion of spinal decompression and/or instrumentation procedures; functional outcomes assessed during follow-up.

Main Results:

  • 139 cases of spinal degenerative conditions were analyzed, with 65 geriatric and 74 non-geriatric patients.
  • Procedures included lumbar spinal fusion (48), non-instrumented lumbar decompression (67), and cervical procedures (24).
  • Outcomes assessed functional improvement and spinal disability, with statistical analysis using SPSS 20.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical intervention for spinal issues in geriatric patients yields satisfactory outcomes, similar to the general population.
  • Appropriate surgical procedure selection based on clear indications is paramount for success.
  • Thorough preoperative evaluation, including performance status and comorbidities, is essential for optimizing outcomes in geriatric patients.