Study Comparing Different Drainage Methods After One- or Two-Level Open Lumbar Spine Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate whether using a drain after one- or two-level open posterior lumbar decompression or decompression and fusion surgery for lumbar stenosis andor spondylolisthesis can reduce recovery problems such as infection or the need for additional surgery. The study focuses on comparing different drainage techniques to understand their impact on the risk of returning to the operating room within 90 days after surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups one using an active drain with compression suction, one using a passive drain relying on gravity, and one group receiving no drain. The drain is a small flexible tube placed next to the operated area of the spine. The study will track outcomes including the need for reoperation, time until drain removal, drain volume, blood transfusions, length of hospital stay, and complications for up to 90 days postoperatively. During the study, participants will undergo assessments related to their recovery and surgical outcomes over the 90-day follow-up period. Researchers will monitor the frequency and timing of any additional surgeries, complications, and hospital resource use. This monitoring aims to provide a detailed understanding of how drainage techniques may influence postoperative recovery after lumbar spine surgery.

A Prospective, Randomized Comparison Of Drainage Techniques After One- Or Two-Level Open Posterior Lumbar Decompression Or Decompression And Fusion