Journal of Spine

Jon Park

Publications

• Research Article
  Minimally Invasive Surgery for Lumbar Decompression in Obese Patients
  Author(s): Zachary A. Smith, Alexander T. Nixon, Cort D Lawton, Nader S Dahdaleh, Albert P Wong, Najib El Tecle, Melody Hrubes, Jon Park and Richard G FesslerZachary A. Smith, Alexander T. Nixon, Cort D Lawton, Nader S Dahdaleh, Albert P Wong, Najib El Tecle, Melody Hrubes, Jon Park and Richard G Fessler
  
  Background: Micro endoscopic decompression of stenosis and micro endoscopic discectomy has been shown to be safe and effective. Minimally invasive techniques are associated with decreased soft tissue injury, less pain, and quicker patient recovery. The obese population can pose unique peri-operative challenges. We explored the role of obesity on self-reported outcomes, blood loss, operative time, length of stay, and complications following minimally invasive lumbar decompression. Methods: A retrospective review of outcomes on 60 obese patients (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) who underwent minimally invasive micro endoscopic decompression of stenosis or micro endoscopic discectomy, compared to 51 normalweight patients (BMI 18.5 kg/m2-24.9 kg/m2), undergoing the same procedures. Outcomes analyzed included the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disabili.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000181

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