Treatment of Spine Disease in the Elderly: Cutting Edge Techniques and Technologies by Kai-Ming G. Fu, Michael Y. Wang, Michael S. Virk, John R. Dimar II, Praveen V. Mummaneni
English | PDF,EPUB | 2023 | 474 Pages | ISBN : 3031126114 | 76.3 MB
As the population continues to age worldwide, spinal disease will become more prevalent in the elderly population. The treatment of spinal disease requires an individual approach encorporating best practices. Optimal management in the elderly may differ from younger patients due to increased comorbidities, decreased bone health, and a higher risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality.