Trial reportBMC musculoskeletal disorders2021
Postoperative spinal orthosis may not be necessary for minimally invasive lumbar spine fusion surgery: a prospective randomized controlled trial.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of lumbar braces after lumbar surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Integrating dorsal root ganglion stimulation with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: proof of concept study.North American Spine Society journal · 2026Article
- 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
- Unilateral biportal endoscopic lumbar interbody fusion (ULIF) versus minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MI-TLIF) for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis: a retrospective analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 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
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- 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
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Abstract
backgroundWith the progress and success in minimally invasive surgery of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF), the musculoskeletal injury was minimized. However, the role of postoperative orthosis in MIS TLIF has not been established and there is little evidence supporting the routine use of orthosis in MIS TLIF.
methodsThis is a prospective randomized clinical study. 90 patients who underwent MIS TLIF were randomly divided into groups A (with postoperative spinal orthosis) and B (without postoperative spinal orthosis). Patients were followed up for an average of 12.6 months. Clinical outcome was assessed using the Oswestry disability index (ODI) and visual analogue scale (VAS). Fusion rate was classified with the BSF scale system at postoperative 6-month, and 12-month.
resultsBoth groups had similar patient demographics. The use of postoperative spinal orthosis had no significant influence on instrumentation-related complications or radiological parameters at each follow-up.
conclusionsIn this study, we conclude that postoperative spinal orthosis is not necessary for MIS TLIF. Patients without postoperative spinal orthosis had the same fusion rates and improvement of VAS and ODI scores.
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