Post-operative Outcomes of Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery With and Without Drain Placement

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · Apr 14, 2025

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This clinical trial is studying whether placing a surgical drain after Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF) surgery can help reduce complications. ACDF is a common procedure used to relieve neck pain and improve function by removing a damaged disc and fusing the bones in the neck. Researchers want to compare the outcomes of patients who have a drain placed after surgery with those who do not have a drain.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 19 and 75 years old and scheduled for elective ACDF surgery. However, if you are on blood-thinning medications, have cervical cancer, have undergone certain other surgeries, or have an active infection, you may not be eligible. Participants will be monitored for any complications following their surgery, regardless of whether they have a drain or not. This research aims to provide better insights into post-operative care for patients undergoing ACDF surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 19-75 years of age
• • Having elective anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to stop anticoagulation medication
• • Cervical (neck) cancer or tumor
• • Combined anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, and posterior cervical fusion
• • Active infection or trauma