Fast-track protocols for patients undergoing spine surgery: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background context

Fast-track is an evidence-based multidisciplinary strategy for pre-, intra-, and postoperative management of patients during major surgery. To date, fast-track has not been recognized or accepted in all surgical areas, particularly in orthopedic spine surgery where it still represents a relatively new paradigm.

Purpose

The aim of this review was provided an evidenced-based assessment of specific interventions, measurement, and associated outcomes linked to enhanced recovery pathways in spine surgery field.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review in three databases from February 2012 to August 2022 to assess the pre-, intra-, and postoperative key elements and the clinical evidence of fast-track protocols as well as specific interventions and associ

SUBMITTER: Contartese D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9869597 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature