Spine surgery position may swell optic nerve, study finds
NCT ID NCT07395115
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study observed 65 adults undergoing spine surgery while lying face-down (prone position). Researchers measured changes in optic nerve sheath diameter using ultrasound and checked vision before and after surgery. The goal was to identify factors that might lead to vision changes, but no treatment was tested.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors understand how to prevent rare vision problems after spine surgery.
What could go wrong
This was a small, observational study with no intervention, so it cannot prove any treatment works. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)