The identification of risk factors for increased postoperative pain following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

ConclusionThe results of this study suggest that younger age, workers ’ compensation, elevated preoperative pain scores, and longer operative times are independently associated with greater inpatient pain following TLIF. Surgeons can use this information to better assess which patients may require additional pain control following TLIF. Patient expectations of posto perative outcomes in regard to pain and recovery may also be better managed.Graphic abstract These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material. (paragraph). Then process the ppt slide as graphical image.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00586-020-06344-4

Source: European Spine Journal - February 18, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research