117 patients were analyzed to assess if any of the preoperative labs could identify which patients were at a greater risk for a deep surgical site than other patients.
We are constantly striving to minimize, and ideally eliminate, surgical site infections after posterior spinal fusion. There is a lot more work to be done!
To read the study, go to this Springer hyperlink: https://rdcu.be/b3QAw
Be safe, stay healthy!!
SL