Clinical Research Directory

Lumbar Fusion With Nanotube vs Titanium Cage

This study is comparing two FDA-approved cages used during lower back surgery. The study will look at whether one cage helps the bones in the back fuse together better than the other. Adults who are having a 1 or 2 level lumbar fusion surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the Adaptix nanoPEEK cage or the Capstone PTC cage. Participants will have follow-up visits with imaging and questionnaires to evaluate bone fusion, back and leg pain, physical function, and overall health.

Lumbar Fusion With Porous Versus Non-Porous Cages

The objective of this single site, randomized controlled trial is to assess and compare radiographic and clinical outcomes in patients who are to undergo lumbar interbody fusion procedures (TLIF), supplemented with pedicle screw instrumentation, using one of the following interventions: 1. Porous titanium cages 2. Non-porous titanium-coated poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) cages.

Wound Drain After Lumbar Fusion Surgery

Postoperative drain placement is often used following spine surgery. These drains are placed with the intention to decrease the incidence of postoperative hematoma and its associated complications including wound complications, infections and neurologic compression. The use of drains, however, are not without its disadvantages including the risk of retrograde infection, increased postoperative blood loss, increased length of stay and increased hospital costs. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the postoperative outcomes and complications in patients undergoing primary lumbar fusion with and without a postoperative drain