Publications by authors named "M M Abdulhak"
Objective: Patients undergoing anterior/posterior lumbar fusion surgery can undergo either a single-stage or multistage operation, depending on surgeon preference. The goal of this study was to assess different patient outcomes between single-stage and multistage lumbar fusion procedures in a multicenter setting.
Methods: The Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative database was queried for anterior/posterior lumbar fusion surgeries between July 2018 and January 2022.
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- * A CT scan showed a small subdural hematoma, and tests indicated positive anti-treponemal IgG antibodies and a high RPR, suggesting ocular syphilis.
- * After starting penicillin treatment, he had a reaction that worsened his condition, requiring surgery to drain the hematoma; his vision improved but didn't fully recover, and follow-up tests showed improved syphilis markers.
Objective: Patients with serum albumin levels < 3.5 g/dL are considered malnourished, but there is a paucity of data regarding the outcomes of patients with albumin levels > 3.5 g/dL.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Emergency department visits 90 days after elective spinal surgery are relatively common, with rates ranging from 9% to 29%. Emergency visits are very costly, so their reduction is of importance. This study's objective was to evaluate the reasons for emergency department visits and determine potentially modifiable risk factors.
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- * Methods: Researchers analyzed data from patients in the Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) registry, categorizing them based on their mental health history and measuring various surgical and satisfaction outcomes post-surgery.
- * Results: Out of 45,565 patients, those with both anxiety and depression reported significantly worse satisfaction and poorer health outcomes after surgery compared to those without either condition.