SPINE SURGERY

This study looked at 118 adults having outpatient lower back surgery. It compared two drugs (sugammadex vs neostigmine/glycopyrrolate) used to reverse a muscle relaxant given during surgery. The main goal was to see which drug leads to fewer problems with urinating after surgery.

This study tested whether a nerve block injection (erector spinae block) can reduce pain and the need for morphine after lumbar spine surgery. Fifty adults having lower back surgery received either the nerve block or a placebo. The goal was to see if the block provides better pai…

This study looked at whether giving a muscle relaxant called methocarbamol through an IV can help control pain and lower the amount of opioid painkillers needed in the first 6 hours after spine surgery. Over 1,200 adults having elective spine surgery took part. Researchers tracke…

This study looked at 78 adults having major spine surgery to compare two anesthesia approaches. One group received propofol, fentanyl, and dexmedetomidine; the other received propofol, fentanyl, and sevoflurane. The goal was to see which combination better preserved nerve signals…

This study compared two medications, fentanyl and dexmedetomidine, to see which one better keeps heart rate and blood pressure steady during spine surgery. Fifty adults having elective spine surgery received one of the two drugs as part of their anesthesia. Researchers measured t…

This study looked at whether using computer software to plan spine surgery helps surgeons achieve better spinal alignment. It involved 306 adults who needed fusion surgery on their lower or middle back. The main goal was to see if the planning tool changed the surgical plan and i…

This study looked at how safe and reliable Medtronic's NIM Vital System is during various surgeries on the head, neck, spine, chest, and limbs. Researchers tracked 205 patients to see if the device caused any problems and whether it worked as expected. The goal was to confirm the…