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Impact of Postoperative Bracing Following Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Condition
January 2025
Impact of Postoperative Bracing Following Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Condition
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Impact of Postoperative Bracing Following Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Conditions: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Int J Spine Surg . 2024 Nov 8;18(5):540-550.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Five randomized controlled trials including 362 patients with degenerative lumbar conditions were analyzed in this meta-analysis to compare outcomes between patients receiving postoperative bracing and those not using braces. The pooled outcomes of interest included pain relief (measured by VAS scores), functional recovery (ODI scores), fusion rates, and complication rates. While trends favored br...
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