Enhanced Surgical Recovery After Lumbar Fusion

Researchers from the NSHF were involved in the publication of a paper entitled “Adoption of Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) Protocol for Lumbar Fusion Decreases In-Hospital Postoperative Opioid Consumption.” This paper found that, in a study of patients that underwent lumbar fusion surgeries, those who recovered using an Enhanced Surgical Recovery protocol reported lower postoperative pain, moved more quickly post-procedure, and used less pain-relieving opioids after their operation.

This research was presented at numerous meetings of spinal professionals, including the 2020 North American Spine Society (NASS) and the 2019 Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS).

Source: Jazini E, Thomson A, Sabet E, et al. “Adoption of Enhanced Surgical Recovery (ESR) Protocol for Lumbar Fusion Decreases In-Hospital Postoperative Opioid Consumption.” Global Spine Journal. May 2021; 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F21925682211015652