Regev GJ, et al. - Researchers compared the rates and outcomes of minimally invasive spinal (MIS) decompression in diabetic patients with a cohort of non-diabetic patients undergoing similar procedures. For diabetic patients, minimally invasive decompressive surgery was seen to be a safe and effective treatment. This treatment does not pose an increased risk of complications. In the diabetic group, the mean age was 68.58 ± 11 years and 51.7 ± 17.7 years in the control group. They noted a statistical equivalence of both groups in their postoperative length of stay, minor complications, and revision rates. Significant improvement was demonstrated by both groups in their outcome scores after surgery.