{"id":"2643a395-08b9-4765-b757-7fd7024a9104","slug":"outcomes-and-complications-associated-with-spinal-fusion-in-dialysis-patients-a-systematic-review","title":"Outcomes and complications associated with spinal fusion in dialysis patients: A systematic review","authors":["Jonathan P. Japa","Kevin Yoon","Mark Ehioghae","Addisu Mesfin"],"abstract":"Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease who are dialysis-dependent are living longer, leading to an increased incidence of long-term dialysis complications, including those related to spondyloarthropathy requiring fusions. Here, we investigated the outcomes and complications associated with spinal fusion in patients undergoing dialysis. Methods: We performed 3 separate searches involving the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine using MEDLINE PubMed and Boolean operators. Results: Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Conclusion: Although outcomes for lumbar and cervical spinal fusion in dialysis patients were comparable, complication and mortality rates were higher, likely due to the overall increased morbidity attributed to end-stage renal disease.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2643a395-08b9-4765-b757-7fd7024a9104/featured/hero-1781557693702.png","publishDate":"2026-04-03T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_142_2026","categories":["Spine","Review Article"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/14445/SNI-17-191.pdf"}