affects approximately 3% of the US adult population. Patients with psoriasis may be
predisposed to spine surgical site infections (SSI) related to the condition and/or related
medications following surgeries such as lumbar laminotomy/discectomy. PURPOSE To
assess the potential correlation of psoriasis and its related treatment medications on the risk
of infection-related complications after lumbar laminotomy/discectomy. STUDY DESIGN …