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. 2021 Jul 30;21(12):2003–2009. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2021.07.019

Table 5.

Reasons for continued surgical deferment for patients who have not yet had rescheduled surgery

Reasons For Continued Deferred Surgery Not Rescheduled (n=49)
Rescheduled for a future date 1 (2.0%)
In process of acquiring updated imaging and medical clearance before rescheduling 4 (8.2%)
Patient expressed wish to delay until Pandemic is over 20 (40.8%)
Permanent cancelation due to interim symptom improvement 3 (6.1%)
Recommended conservative treatment on follow-up with surgeon or second opinion 4 (8.2%)
Patient's surgery delayed due to new or worsening medical comorbidity 8 (16.3%)
Patient died before rescheduling surgery 2 (4.1%)
Unknown reason for not-rescheduling 7 (14.3%)