Complications after early versus late mobilization after an incidental durotomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsAlthough early mobilization after repaired incidental dural tears in open lumbar and thoracic spinal surgery has a similar major complication/ reoperation rates compared to late mobilization, it significantly decreases the risk of minor complications and length of hospitalization.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research