Influence of Age on the Perioperative Characteristics of Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the influence of age on the perioperative characteristics of posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF). Methods 129 patients (25~91 years old) with spondylolisthesis, lumbar stenosis and/or disc degeneration/herniation with instability, or unsuccessful results after a failed previous PLIF. They were divided into control group (0.05) between 2 groups. Conclusion Age can not in-crease the rate of perioperative complications of PLIF, and the advanced age should not be surgical contraindication.