Postoperative pain after lumbar arthrodesis is related to soft tissue and muscle dissection and to manipulations and removal at the operation site. By blocking noxious stimuli from the surgical area, infiltration and wound perfusion with ropivacaine were more effective in controlling pain than systemic analgesia.

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Inpatient satisfaction can be improved by an organization in which surgical suite nurses are dedicated only to anesthesia, a written anesthesia information leaflet is given during the preoperative visit and postoperative visits are enhanced.