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[Improve of surgical outcomes in spinal fusion surgery : evidence based peri- and intra-operative aspects to reduce complications and earlier recovery].

Der Orthopäde 2014 December
OBJECTIVES: Because international data have a low level of evidence, a variety of treatment approaches for lumbar spine fusion operations are justified based on long-established or safety aspects. The aim of this work is to present an overview of evidence-based peri- and intraoperative treatment measures to shorten the recovery and increase patient satisfaction.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: This review article is based on a selective literature search that also included PubMed on peri- and intraoperative treatment measures for lumbar spinal surgery.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Peri- and intraoperative treatment algorithms have a significant influence on postoperative recovery and patient outcome after lumbar spinal surgery. Recent studies show that intraoperative blood loss and blood transfusion can be significantly reduced by optimizing patient positioning and dorsoventral combined warming measures to maintain body temperature. These measures are supplemented by the use of local infiltration of anesthesia and vasoconstrictive drugs at the start and high-dose administration of tranexamic acid in the early stages of the operation. Use of an epidural catheter significantly reduces postoperative, systemic analgesia use and allows rapid mobilization to be initiated. Immobilizing drain and corset treatments can be limited to complex cases. These treatment measures promote patient satisfaction, lead to high-quality, evidence-based care, and contribute to a shorter hospital stay and convalescence of the patient.

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