Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Stephen Ondra"
- Stephen Ondra's research primarily focuses on the implications of preoperative assessments in spinal surgery, notably assessing the effectiveness of full-length standing radiographs in reducing revision rates in lumbar degenerative scoliosis patients.
- His studies investigate the impact of body mass index on complications and hospital stay following spinal fusion surgeries, emphasizing the association of obesity with adverse outcomes in surgical patients.
- Ondra also explores patient safety protocols in complex spinal procedures, evaluating the efficacy of guidelines like the Northwestern High Risk Spine Protocol in enhancing perioperative care and outcomes for vulnerable patient populations.
