
Use of CMC/PEO gel after lumbar discectomy effective in improving low-back and leg pain

Use of CMC/PEO gel after lumbar discectomy effective in improving low-back and leg pain
Erratum to: Clinical assessment of a CMC/PEO gel to inhibit postoperative epidural adhesion formation after lumbar discectomy: a randomized, control study
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2013 Apr 6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
93 patients were randomized to assess the effectiveness of carboxymethylcellulose/polyethylene oxide (CMC/PEO) gel in enhancing clinical outcomes after first-time lumbar discectomy. Following laminotomy and discectomy, patients received either the CMC/PEO gel or no additional adhesion prevention treatment (control) prior to incision closure. Results indicated that both techniques led to improved l...
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