Novel Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway Reduces Length of Stay and Postoperative Opioid Usage in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Undergoing Posterior Spinal Fusion
Abstract:Purpose: The goal of this study was to compare our institution’s recently implemented enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol to previous post-operative management for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion, specifically assessing length of stay, opioid consumption, and pain scores.
Methods: This is a retrospective analysis that compares the length of stay, opioid consumption, and pain scores of patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion for adolescent i… Show more
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