Renal Transplantation Is Associated with Increased Complications Following Spinal Fusion Operations: Analysis of a National Database

Improved postoperative care for renal transplant recipients has advanced both duration and overall quality of life. However, degenerative spinal pathology is increasingly prevalent after transplant. Outcomes following spinal fusion among the renal transplant population in the United States are rarely addressed.The Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National Inpatient Sample database was employed. Cases in years 2008-2014 for patients ≥18...