Outcome of Topical Epidural Methylprednisolone Versus Control in Lumbar Disc Surgery Patients

Authors

  • Muhammad Tariq
  • Muhammad Farooq
  • Mushtaq Ahmad Mian
  • Irfan Jan
  • Adnan Munir
  • Faiqa Filza

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36552/pjns.v26i1.657

Abstract

Objective:  The use of topical intraoperative methylprednisolone in lumbar disc surgery leads to significant improvement in pain relief and early resumption of daily life activities. The study determined the outcome of topical epidural methylprednisolone.

Materials & Methods:  60 patients included with diagnosed cases of the herniated lumbar disc with ASA Grade 2 and below. Group A was for patients who had to receive topical methylprednisolone while group B was the control group where no topical methylprednisolone had been used. The outcome was measured from OLBI and VAS scores. Results:  In Group A, the mean hospital stay was 2 days, mean OLBI score was 35%, mean VAS score was 3, mean time to resumption of ADL was 7 days, mean dose of paracetamol (per day) was 3 mg, mean dose of Ketorolac (per day) was 90 mg. Whereas Group B, mean hospital stay was 3 days, mean OLBI score was 45%, mean VAS score was 5, mean time to resumption of ADL was 10 days, mean dose of paracetamol (per day) was 4 mg, mean dose of Ketorolac (per day) was 100 mg. In Group A, 91% of patients had a favorable outcome and 9% of patients had an unfavorable outcome. Whereas in Group B, 83% of patients had a favorable outcome and 15%of patients had an unfavorable outcome. There existed insignificant results in outcomes concerning diabetic/non-diabetic, and hypertension/non-hypertension. Conclusion:  The use of topical intraoperative methylprednisolone in lumbar disc surgery leads to significant improvement in pain relief and early resumption of daily life activities as compared to without the use of topical methylprednisolone.

Keywords:  Outcome, Epidural Methylprednisolone, Lumbar Disc Surgery, OLBI (Oldenburg Burnout Inventory), ADL (Activities Of Daily Life).

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2022-03-31