SynthesisEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2020
The efficacy of postoperative bracing after spine surgery for lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effectiveness of lumbar braces after lumbar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Tailored postoperative bracing strategies following three distinct lumbar endoscopic discectomy: a propensity score-matched analysis.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026Article
- Bracing and Activity Restriction After Lumbar Discectomy Surgery: An International Survey of AO Spine Members.Neurospine · 2026Article
- The effects of postoperative activity restrictions on outcomes after spine surgery: a systematic review.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2025Review
- Brace yourself: routine postoperative bracing after adult spinal deformity surgery offers no clinical benefit and may increase harm.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2025Article
- Risk factors for pedicle screw loosening: a comprehensive review.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Review
- Postoperative Brace Prescription Practices for Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Questionnaire-Based Study of Spine Surgeons in Japan.International journal of spine surgery · 2025Article
- Impact of Postoperative Bracing Following Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Conditions: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.International journal of spine surgery · 2024Article
- Association between Adverse Psychological Emotions and Postoperative Brace for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Prospective Cohort Study with Propensity Score Matching.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Article
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- Oblique lateral interbody fusion combined with unilateral versus bilateral posterior fixation in patients with osteoporosis.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Rehabilitation after cervical and lumbar spine surgery.EFORT open reviews · 2023Review
- A prophylactic lumbosacral brace and the biomechanics of parachute landing.Annals of translational medicine · 2023Article
- Effect of Zoledronic Acid on the Vertebral Body Bone Mineral Density After Instrumented Intervertebral Fusion in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis.Global spine journal · 2023Article
- Does the use of postoperative brace help preventing mechanical complications following adult deformity surgery?European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023Article
- The Utility of Postoperative Bracing on Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes Following Cervical Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review.Global spine journal · 2023Review
- Oblique Lateral Interbody Fusion with Anterolateral Screw Fixation Is as Effective as with Posterior Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in Treating Single-Segment Mild Degenerative Lumbar Diseases.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2022Article
- [Study of modified subcutaneous lumbar spine index as a predictor for short-term effectiveness in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2021Article
- Postoperative bracing practices after elective lumbar spine surgery: A questionnaire study of U.S. spine surgeons.North American Spine Society journal · 2021Article
- Comparison of the Effectiveness of Three Lumbosacral Orthoses on Early Spine Surgery Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposePostoperative bracing treatment is widely used after surgery for lumbar degenerative diseases. However, the guidelines are lacking in this regard, and its use is mainly driven by individual surgeon preferences. The objective of the current review was to evaluate the available evidence on the use of postoperative bracing after surgery for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine.
methodsThe Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed while conducting a systematic search of the PubMed/Medline, Scopus, and Cochrane databases from January 1990 to January 2019. High-quality studies were included that evaluated disability, pain, quality of life, the rate of fusion, complications, and rate of reoperations in patients who had surgery for lumbar degenerative disease, with and without postoperative bracing. The overall strength of evidence across the studies was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation framework.
resultsOf the 391 citations screened, four randomized controlled trials met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. Based on low- to moderate-quality evidence, postoperative bracing in patients with lumbar degenerative disease does not result in improved disability, pain, and quality of life compared to no bracing patients. Low-quality evidence suggests that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the rate of fusion, complications, and the need for reoperation.
conclusionsTo date, there is not a medical evidence to support the use of bracing after surgery for lumbar degenerative disease. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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