Diabetic neuropathy is associated with increased long-term morbidity and revision risk following lumbar laminectomy or laminotomy

Diabetic neuropathy is a common microvascular complication of diabetes and may reflect systemic vulnerability that extends beyond peripheral nerve dysfunction. Its long-term impact on postoperative outcomes following lumbar laminectomy/laminotomy remains poorly characterized. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.