Increased interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein levels after instrumented lumbar spine fusion in older patients
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DOI: 10.1177/2309499019826406
Abstract: Purpose: Interleukin 6 (IL-6) and the acute phase C-reactive protein (CRP) blood concentrations after lumbar spine fusion may be affected by age. The purpose of this prospective observational study was to assess postoperative serum levels… read more here.
Keywords: crp; age; spine fusion; fusion ... See more keywords