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See Latest ArticlesCauses and Risk Factors for Postoperative Fever in Spine Surgery Patients
Southern Medical Journal, 03/13/09
Walid MS et al. - Most of the postoperative fever cases after spine surgery have no identifiable infectious focus and develop mainly in older patients with anemia and inadequately controlled HbA1c. A meticulous investigation of the source of fever including laboratory and radiological studies remains essential. Early mobilization is recommended for individuals undergoing lower spine surgery in order to decrease bacterial contamination from the gluteal cleavage.
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