Does Postoperative Glycemic Control Lead to Worse Outcomes in Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery? A Study of Diabetic and Nondiabetic Patients.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Postoperative hyperglycemia is a known risk factor of complications after surgery. In patients undergoing adult spinal deformity (ASD) surgery, we evaluated the effect of postoperative hyperglycemia in diabetics and nondiabetics on: (1) medical complications, (2) mechanical complications, and...