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See Latest ArticlesPrevalence of previously unknown elevation of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in spine surgery patients and impact on length of stay and total cost
Journal of Hospital Medicine, 09/16/09
Walid MS et al. – There is a significant segment of spine surgery patients who were unaware of their elevated HbA1c status before their preoperative visit. These patients seem to utilize more healthcare resources, which is especially evident in the LDF group. The authors believe that HbA1c should be considered in the routine preoperative workup of spine surgery patients.
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