A Prospective Randomized Study on the Clinical Benefits of OrthoPAT Drains
Spine Deformity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Spine Deformity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
The patient is at least 18 years of age The patient is to undergo posterior spine surgery in the thoracic or lumbar region for deformity correction of greater than 6 levels The patient has signed a patient Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria:
The patient is less than 18 years of age The patient has a hematologic disorder of any etiology The patient has received active anticoagulant therapy, including aspirin, Plavix, Heparin, Lovenox or Coumadin within one week of admission The patient has a known active infection or malignancy. The patient has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of less than one year.
The patient requires immuno-suppressive therapy. The patient is undergoing a combined anterior/posterior fusion. The patient has a history of drug or alcohol abuse that may interfere with his/her ability to provide written informed consent.
Sites / Locations
- The Hospital for Special Surgery
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
OrthoPAT
Constavac
Patients in the experimental group will receive OrthoPAT drains, which will be used to collect and retransfuse postoperative blood loss. Drains will be removed after 48 hours.
Patients identified as active comparator will receive standard Constavac drains, which will be removed after 48 hours.