Preop optimization of adult patients undergoing surgery for #scoliosis, #kyphosis, or #spinaldeformity is crucial for the best outcomes.

Our recent publication in #spine provides practical steps for physicians to optimize these patients.

Key factors: osteoporosis, prehabilitation, functional status, multidisciplinary screening, infection, obesity, nutrition, smoking, diabetes, blood loss, opioid use, psychosocial factors.

Preoperative optimization can enhance outcomes and reduce complications.
Katiyar, Prerana BSa; Reyes, Justin MSb; Coury, Josephine MDb; Lombardi, Joseph MDb; Sardar, Zeeshan MDb. Preoperative Optimization for Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery: A Systematic Review. Spine 49(5):p 304-312, March 1, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004823

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37678375/

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