School of Medicine and Health Sciences Poster Presentations
A Comparison of Narcotic Usage and Length of Post-Operative Hospital Stay in Open Versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion
Document Type
Poster
Keywords
Narcotics; Lumbar Fusion; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Open Surgery
Publication Date
4-2017
Abstract
- Introduction:
Lumbar fusion can be accomplished through open or minimally invasive surgery (MIS). While the open technique involves a long central incision through skin and muscle, MIS utilizes multiple small incisions and is generally associated wit
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A Comparison of Narcotic Usage and Length of Post-Operative Hospital Stay in Open Versus Minimally Invasive Lumbar Fusion
- Introduction:
Lumbar fusion can be accomplished through open or minimally invasive surgery (MIS). While the open technique involves a long central incision through skin and muscle, MIS utilizes multiple small incisions and is generally associated wit
Comments
Poster to be presented at GW Annual Research 2017.