Perioperative nursing after stage I surgical treatment for scoliosis complicated with intraspinal lesion

Abstract

Objective To explore the effects of perioperative nursing care after stage I surgical treatment for scoliosis complicated with intraspinal lesion. Methods Totally 12 patients with scoliosis complicated with intraspinal lesion who received stage I surgical treatment from October 2016 to December 2017 were selected by retrospective analysis. These patients received targeted nursing care and functional exercise guidance perioperatively to prevent the incidence of surgical complications. Results The stage I surgical treatment for the 12 patients with scoliosis complicated with intraspinal lesion was successful. Their lower limb muscle strength improved and their muscular tension reduced; and urination disorder was mitigated post operation. The length of hospital stay was (14.91±2.90) d, ranging from 9 to 20 d. No perioperative infection, cerebrospinal fluid leakage or other surgical complications were found in any patient. The duration of postoperative follow-up visits was (11.75±3.42) months, ranging from 3 to 17 months. No loss or deterioration of neurological function, delayed infection, pseudarthrosis or orthopaedic loss was found. Conclusions Stage I surgical treatment for scoliosis complicated with intraspinal lesion can improve the treatment effects in patients. Better perioperative observation and specialized nursing care can help to reduce the incidence of relevant complications. Key words: Perioperative nursing; Scoliosis; Intraspinal lesion; Stage I surgery; Complication; Specialized nursing