In this episode of The Evidence-Based Chiropractor, Dr. Jeff Langmaid dives into the risks and mortality associated with lumbar spinal fusion surgery.
*Key points:*
✅ In-hospital mortality for lumbar fusion surgery is 0.2%, meaning over 1,900 deaths occurred in a 10-year span in the U.S.
✅ Key risk factors include advanced age, co-morbidities like congestive heart failure, and complications such as sepsis and pulmonary embolism.
✅ The majority of fatalities happen in the first 9 days post-surgery.
✅ Communication is critical: Patients must be informed about the real risks of surgery, emphasizing movement-based care as an alternative.
📖 *Featured Study:*
Perioperative mortality after lumbar spinal fusion surgery: an analysis of epidemiology and risk factors - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3535239/
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*About Dr. Jeff Langmaid*
Dr. Jeff Langmaid is a chiropractor, author, and speaker dedicated to advancing the chiropractic profession. He is the founder of The Evidence Based Chiropractor, the largest research-driven chiropractic communication service, and co-founder of @TheSmartChiropractor. Dr. Langmaid provides chiropractors with innovative tools, strategies, and insights to grow their practices and deliver exceptional care.
Featured in Yahoo Health, MSN Health, CBS, ABC, Prevention Magazine, and more, his work continues to elevate chiropractic in the modern healthcare landscape.
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