Enhancing Surgical Outcomes in Septuagenarians following Spinal Surgery

[...]review of previous surgical outcome data, thorough preoperative evaluation of risk factor calculation and newer technology and surgical techniques continue to push forward the age limit for successful spinal surgery. Steps for an Uneventful and Successful Outcome Before surgery Preoperative screening and treatment for comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes, cardiopulmonary reserve, and mental status) help in reducing the perioperative and postoperative mortality unrelated to the procedure. Proper preoperative counselling and comorbidity evaluation, followed by a targeted approach with least intervention and rapid return to ambulation will result in increased successful outcome.