SPINE SURGERY

This study compared two anesthesia drugs—dexmedetomidine and fentanyl—to see which one better maintains stable blood pressure and heart rate during spinal surgery. Fifty adults having elective back surgery were randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs as part of their anesth…

This study compared two combinations of anesthesia drugs used during major spine surgery. Researchers wanted to see which mix better preserved the electrical signals from the brain and spinal cord that surgeons monitor to prevent nerve damage. The trial involved 78 adult patients…

This study looked at whether giving the muscle relaxant methocarbamol by IV after spine surgery helps control pain and reduces the need for strong opioid painkillers. Researchers tracked the pain levels and medication use of over 1,200 adults for 6 hours after their surgery. The …

This study tested whether a simple, targeted nerve block could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers like morphine after lower back surgery. Researchers compared the nerve block using a local anesthetic against a placebo in 50 patients. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study tested whether using special computer software to plan spine surgeries leads to better outcomes. Surgeons used the software before and during surgery to help achieve proper spinal alignment. Researchers followed 306 patients to see if this detailed planning approach im…

This study monitored how well Medtronic's nerve monitoring system worked in real hospital settings during various surgeries. Researchers tracked 205 patients who had the device used during their procedures to check for any safety issues and see if the device performed as intended…