Estimating drainage after back surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial looks at how much fluid drains from the surgery site after a long back surgery. It aims to better understand what is normal and help guide patient care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You had back surgery that involved 2 or more spinal segments (not just a short area)
- This is your first surgery on that part of the back (not a revision)
- You did not have a tear in the lining of the spinal cord during surgery
- You used a standard closed suction drain after surgery
- All your surgery and drain information is complete
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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