Prognostic values of geriatric nutrition risk index on elderly patients after spinal tuberculosis surgery

• Published in: Frontiers in nutrition (Lausanne) 2023-08, Vol.10, p.1229427-1229427
• Main Authors: Huang, Yong, Wu, Ruibang, Xia, Qinghong, Liu, Limin, Feng, Ganjun
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: clinical outcome; complications; elderly; geriatric nutritional risk index; Nutrition; spinal tuberculosis surgery
• ISSN: 2296-861X; 2296-861X
• DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1229427

BackgroundSpinal tuberculosis (STB) is a significant public health concern, especially in elderly patients, due to its chronic and debilitating nature. Nutritional status is a critical factor affecting the prognosis of STB patients. The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) has been established as a reliable predictor of adverse outcomes in various diseases, but its correlation with surgical outcomes in elderly STB patients has not been studied. ObjectiveThe study aimed to assess the prognostic value of the GNRI in elderly patients with STB who underwent surgery. MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of medical records of elderly patients (65 years or older) diagnosed with active STB who underwent surgical treatment. Data collection included patient demographics, comorbidities, clinical history, laboratory testing, and surgical factors. GNRI was calculated using serum albumin levels and body weight. Postoperative complications were observed and recorded. The patients were followed up for at least 1 year, and their clinical cure status was assessed based on predefined criteria. ResultsA total of 91 patients were included in the study. We found that a GNRI value of