Data-driven Preoperative Albumin Level Predicts Increased Risk of 30-day Surgical Site Infection Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

This study demonstrates a significant association between preoperative albumin level and infectious complications following ACDF. These results emphasize the importance of integrating nutritional management strategies into the broader context of surgical decision-making, thus contributing to enhanced patient outcomes and quality of care in spine surgery.