Spine
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A retrospective chart review was conducted at a single institution. ⋯ The results of this study found that CDA was effective for the treatment of ASD following ACDF. CDA appears to be a viable treatment option for ASD after ACDF in appropriately selected patients.
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Unblinded single-arm prospective clinical trial. ⋯ Level III.
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Retrospective controlled cohort. ⋯ In postoperative PSF for patients with AIS receiving LB through ESPB, those who did not receive a PCA had lower opioid consumption without worse pain scores or mobility and had a lower LOS. Adding LB through ESPB to postoperative pain regimens effectively replaces a PCA by providing the same pain control and reducing overall opioid consumption and LOS.
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Retrospective cohort study. ⋯ Level III.