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Thoracic And Lumbar Spinal Surgery Under Local Anesthesia For Patients With Multiple Comorbidities: A Consecutive Case Series, Muhammad Babar Khan, Rajesh Kumar Mbbs, Fcps, Syed Ather Enam Md, Phd, Frcs, Facs
Thoracic And Lumbar Spinal Surgery Under Local Anesthesia For Patients With Multiple Comorbidities: A Consecutive Case Series, Muhammad Babar Khan, Rajesh Kumar Mbbs, Fcps, Syed Ather Enam Md, Phd, Frcs, Facs
Muhammad Babar Khan
Background: Although some patients with symptomatic spinal disease may benefit greatly from surgery, their multiple attendant comorbidities may make general anesthesia risky or contraindicated. However, there is scarce literature describing the efficacy and safety of local anesthesia to perform these operations. Here we report seven patients who successfully underwent spinal surgery utilizing local anesthesia to limit the risks and complications of general anesthesia.
Methods: Seven patients for whom general anesthesia was contraindicated were prospectively followed for a minimum of 3 months following spinal surgery performed under local anesthesia. Pain and functional improvement were assessed utilizing the Visual Analog Scores (VAS) …