Predictive Factors of Hospital Stay in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion and Instrumentation

Abstract

Patients undergoing 1 level MIS TLIF for degenerative conditions can overall expect a short LOS postoperatively. Multiple preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative factors can prolong the LOS in this group. This information should help the surgical team in optimizing their intraoperative patient management.