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Objective Bracing after lumbar discectomy surgery (LDS) is a controversial topic with paucity of related scientific literature. Previous surveys on spine surgeons’ preferences were limited both in geographical coverage and number of respondents. The aim of this study is to fill this gap in the literature.
Methods An international online survey among AO Spine members regarding the postoperative recommendations for bracing (PoBr), activity restriction (AR), and associated factors, was performed.
Results A total of 703 spine surgeons participated in the survey of which 34% recommended PoBr, with half of them reported usage for 4 weeks. Main influencing variables were being from Europe/South Africa region, greater extent of bony decompression, and larger amount of excised disc material. Seventy-nine percent of the respondents recommended postoperative AR. Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and driving were usually restricted for 2 weeks. Bending, twisting, lifting, and low-intensity physical activities for 3 months, while high-intensity physical activities and direct contact sports for 6 months were restricted.
Conclusion Despite recent literature insights showing limited evidence of efficacy, 34% and 80% of a large cohort of international surgeons practice bracing and recommend AR after LDS for variable durations. Extensive bony decompression and radical discectomy significantly influenced the decision to brace, similarly endoscopic approaches and radical discectomy influenced the decision to restrict activity. These findings emphasize the persistent evidence-practice gap and the wide variability on the global level. More randomized controlled trials are warranted on this topic to reach an evidence-based recommendation.
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Neurospine 2026;23(1):31-39. Published online January 31, 2026
Objective This study aimed to characterize international practice patterns in the surgical management of primary lumbar disc herniation (LDH) among AO Spine surgeons.
Methods A cross-sectional online survey was distributed in September 2024 to AO Spine members. The questionnaire collected detailed information on demographic characteristics, surgical indications, preferred techniques, and approaches for primary LDH treatment. Data on specialty, practice setting, fellowship training, and surgical case volume were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression to identify significant associations between surgeon characteristics and treatment preferences.
Results A total of 714 surgeons participated, representing diverse regions: North America (9.0%), Latin America (18.7%), Europe & Southern Africa (34.7%), Middle East & Northern Africa (12.8%), and Asia Pacific (24.8%). Neurological status was the most critical factor influencing early operative treatment in nonurgent cases, while bladder/bowel dysfunction and severe motor deficits were the primary indications in urgent scenarios. The majority of respondents (54.2%) preferred a mini-open technique—using either a surgical microscope or loupes—with partial laminotomy (58.1%) and partial discectomy (63.2%) being the most frequently performed procedures. Regional variations and differences in surgeon training were significantly associated with the choice of surgical approach and overall case volume.
Conclusion The findings reveal substantial variability in the surgical management of primary LDH across regions and specialties. This comprehensive dataset underscores the need for standardized, evidence-based guidelines to harmonize treatment strategies and optimize patient outcomes.
Jacob R. Ball, Matthew C. Gallo, Kareem Kebaish, Nicole Hang, Andy Ton, Fergui Hernandez, Marc Abdou, William J. Karakash, Jeffrey C. Wang, Raymond J. Hah, Ram K. Alluri
Neurospine 2024;21(4):1068-1077. Published online December 31, 2024
Objective The purpose of this study is to describe utilization, demographics, complications, and revisions for patients with degenerative spondylolisthesis (DS) with stenosis undergoing decompression or decompression with fusion in the United States.
Methods A national insurance database was used to identify patients who underwent either decompression and fusion or decompression alone for management of DS from 2010–2022. Utilization trends, demographics, and complications for each procedure were compared.
Results A total of 162,878 patients were identified, of which 78,043 patients underwent combined single-level lumbar decompression and fusion and 84,835 underwent single-level lumbar decompression alone. Between 2010–2021, lumbar decompression and fusion became the predominant surgical intervention for DS in 2016 and continued to account for more than half of all procedures during the remainder of the study period. Factors such as age, sex, comorbidities, geographic region, and physician specialty training were associated with procedure choice. Decompression with fusion was associated with a lower risk of revision surgery up to 5 years postoperatively and an overall lower incidence of 30-day complications.
Conclusion Decompression with fusion has become the most common treatment for lumbar DS over the past decade despite a lack of compelling evidence supporting its use compared to decompression alone. A variety of patient and surgeon-specific factors is associated with procedure choice. After accounting for cofounders, we identified treatment-specific complications that may be valuable when counseling patients.
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