Elevated Risk of Postoperative Complications With Non-tobacco Nicotine Use Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Ankle Fractures.

Background: Smoking is a well-established risk factor for postoperative complications following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for rotational ankle fractures. However, the effect of non-tobacco nicotine (NTN) use on these outcomes remains unclear, despite the increasing use of products such as vapes. This retrospective cohort study investigates whether perioperative NTN use is associated with increased postoperative complications following ankle ORIF compared with a nicotine-independent (NI) control group.

Effect of Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Blocks After Lumbar Fusion Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial.

Study Design: Randomized control trial.

Objective: To examine erector spinae plane block on a large, comprehensive scale, and investigate the management of postoperative pain and recovery process after lumbar spine surgery using this block.

Summary Of Background Data: Pain management is a key aspect of a patient's care and overall surgical outcome regarding spinal surgery.