Surgery

Pre-op depression linked to narcotic use before spinal Sx

(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing spinal surgery for a structural lesion, preoperative depression and anxiety are associated with increased preoperative narcotic use, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue ...

Surgery

Surgery found to be marginally better for discogenic pain

(HealthDay)—Surgical patients demonstrate greater improvement at one year compared to patients utilizing nonsurgical treatment for discogenic pain, although success rates for either group are only fair, according to a study ...

Surgery

A new way to find out if back problems need surgery

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from Perth and Germany have discovered that a technique commonly used in surgery on the brain is an excellent tool for determining if, and to which extent, surgery is needed for patients with ...

Surgery

Survey assesses patients' expectations after spine surgery

(HealthDay)—A new survey has been developed and validated for assessing patients' expectations of lumbar spine surgery, according to a report published in the Oct. 2 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Risk factors for VTE post-spine surgery identified

(HealthDay)—There are multiple independent risk factors for the development of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or pulmonary embolism (PE) after spine surgery, according to a study published in the Oct. 1 issue of Spine.

Surgery

Patient satisfaction a poor proxy after spine surgery

(HealthDay)—In a group of patients undergoing elective spine surgery to treat degenerative conditions, patient satisfaction with care received was a poor proxy and correlated poorly with outcomes, complications, and quality ...

Surgery

High-dose rhBMP linked to increased incidence of cancer

(HealthDay)—Patients receiving high-dose recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) as part of spine surgery have an increased risk of cancer and may be at risk for major complications, according to two studies ...

Surgery

Dual epidural analgesia most effective for scoliosis surgery

(HealthDay)—Dual continuous epidural analgesia (CEA) is the most effective pain control method following surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, according to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of Spine.

Other

Epidural during/Post spine surgery gives better outcomes

(HealthDay)—In patients undergoing reconstructive spine surgery, combined epidural and general anesthesia results in better pain control and other outcomes compared with general anesthesia plus narcotics, according to a ...

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