Short-term impact of bracing in multi-level posterior lumbar spinal fusion

R Dimentberg, S Sinha, G Glauser… - International Journal of …, 2021 - ijssurgery.com
Background: Clinical practice in postoperative bracing after posterior lumbar spine fusion
(PLF) is inconsistent between providers. This paper attempts to assess the effect of bracing …

Evaluation of lumbar spine bracing as a postoperative adjunct to single-level posterior lumbar spine surgery

S Sinha, I Caplan, J Schuster, M Piazza… - Asian Journal of …, 2020 - thieme-connect.com
Background: Clinical practice in postoperative bracing after posterior single-level lumbar
spine fusion (PLF) is inconsistent between providers. This study seeks to assess the effect of …

Is routine bracing of benefit following posterior instrumented lumbar fusion for degenerative indications?

MJ Elsenbeck, SC Wagner, AH Milby - Clinical Spine Surgery, 2018 - journals.lww.com
The role of postoperative bracing following lumbar arthrodesis remains controversial. A
spinal orthosis functions to limit gross motion, both as a psychological reminder and a …

The efficacy of postoperative bracing after spine surgery for lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review

D Nasi, M Dobran, G Pavesi - European Spine Journal, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Postoperative bracing treatment is widely used after surgery for lumbar
degenerative diseases. However, the guidelines are lacking in this regard, and its use is …

Early impact of postoperative bracing on pain and quality of life after posterior instrumented fusion for lumbar degenerative conditions: a randomized trial

HAG Soliman, S Barchi, S Parent, G Maurais, A Jodoin… - 2018 - journals.lww.com
Objective. To investigate whether bracing after posterior spinal instrumented fusion (PSIF)
can improve pain relief and quality of life (QoL) 6 weeks and 3 months postoperatively …

Impact of Postoperative Bracing Following Spinal Fusion for Degenerative Lumbar Conditions: An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

AP Feng, SF Yu, MT Zhu, LR He… - International Journal of …, 2024 - ijssurgery.com
Background There is a lack of consensus on the use of postoperative bracing for lumbar
degenerative conditions. Spine surgeons typically determine whether to apply postoperative …

Efficacy, safety, and economics of bracing after spine surgery: a systematic review of the literature

MP Zhu, LA Tetreault, F Sorefan-Mangou, P Garwood… - The Spine Journal, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Context Bracing is often used after spinal surgery to immobilize the
spine, improve fusion, and relieve pain. However, controversy exists regarding the efficacy …

Postoperative bracing after lumbar surgery: a survey amongst spinal surgeons in Belgium

L Bogaert, P Van Wambeke, T Thys, TW Swinnen… - European Spine …, 2019 - Springer
Purpose Bracing is frequently prescribed following lumbar surgery for degenerative
conditions. However, previous studies failed to demonstrate the advantage of postoperative …

Postoperative bracing on pain, disability, complications, and fusion rate following 1–3+ level lumbar fusion in degenerative conditions: a meta-analysis

JJ Jones, S Oduwole, R Feinn, JJ Yue - Clinical spine surgery, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: Lumbar fusion surgeries in degenerative spinal conditions can be invasive and
may challenge the normal biomechanical spine and joint function. Frequently, patients …

Effect of osteoporosis on the clinical and radiological outcomes following one-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion

JH Cho, CJ Hwang, H Kim, YS Joo, DH Lee… - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Cage subsidence or pedicle screw loosening following lumbar fusion surgery is
frequently reported in osteoporotic patients. However, few studies have analyzed clinical as …