Lumbar Fusion
Conditions
Brief summary
Postoperative drain placement is often used following spine surgery. These drains are placed with the intention to decrease the incidence of postoperative hematoma and its associated complications including wound complications, infections and neurologic compression. The use of drains, however, are not without its disadvantages including the risk of retrograde infection, increased postoperative blood loss, increased length of stay and increased hospital costs. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the postoperative outcomes and complications in patients undergoing primary lumbar fusion with and without a postoperative drain
Interventions
OTHERPostoperative Drain Placement
These drains will be placed with the intention to decrease the incidence of postoperative hematoma
OTHERNo Postoperative Drain Placement
Participant will undergo lumbar spine fusion surgery and will not receive a postoperative drain
Sponsors
Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age \> 18 * Undergoing primary lumbar fusion or decompression and fusion for 1-2 levels * Surgery indicated for lumbar degenerative disease
Exclusion criteria
* Undergoing revision surgery * Surgery indicated for infection * Intraoperative dural tear * Surgery requiring intraoperative transfusion
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of postoperative complications | 1 year | Incidence of postoperative complications will be measured but recording the number of emergency department visits |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed