To corset or not to corset after lumbar spine fixation surgery? : A prospective randomized clinical trial and literature review

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PURPOSE: Orthosis after lumbar fusion surgery is common. However, the evidence for benefit remains to be determined, especially in tropical areas with heavy workers. To investigate postoperative orthosis and whether it affects pain improvement, quality of life, and fusion rate.

METHOD: From May 2021 to May 2022, this single-center prospective randomized clinical trial enrolled 110 patients. We excluded 9 patients, and 101 people were analyzed finally. Corset group, in which participants used a corset for 3 months postoperatively; Non-corset group, in which participants didn't wear any orthosis. ODI and VAS scale were recorded before the surgery: 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, half a year, and 1 year postoperatively. The lumbar X-ray was done before the surgery, 6 months postoperatively. All complications in 1 year were recorded.

RESULTS: Significant decrease in VAS score in the non-corset group since post-operation day 5 (corset group 3.44 ± 1.77, non-corset group 3.36 ± 1.75, P = .0093) during admission, and also a decrease in admission duration (corset group 11.08 ± 2.39, non-corset group 9.55 ± 1.75, P = .0004) were found. There was a significantly better ODI score in the non-corset group since post-operation 1 month, while in the corset group until post-operation 3 months. Both groups had no significant difference in satisfaction, complication rates, and X-ray results, such as fusion, angular rotation, sagittal transition, and slip in the neutral position.

CONCLUSION: After the transpedicular screw fixation with posterolateral fusion surgery for degenerative spondylolisthesis, non-orthosis is a safe strategy. It can reduce the admission duration and has the trend for better functional outcomes.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:103

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Medicine - 103(2024), 15 vom: 12. Apr., Seite e37650

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Chen, Yin Ju [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Jen Tsung [VerfasserIn]
Lin, Martin Hsiu Chu [VerfasserIn]
Huang, Wei Chao [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 15.04.2024

Date Revised 25.04.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1097/MD.0000000000037650

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NLM370974093