Enhanced Clinical Outcomes in Frail Patients Who Underwent Short Lumbar Fusion Surgery With the Implementation of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol

Tinh Laoharojanaphand, Panlop Tirawanish, Monchai Ruangchainikom, Werasak Sutipornpalangkul, Ekkapoj Korwutthikulrangsri, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Division of Orthopaedics, Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation

Published online on April 10, 2026

Abstract

Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Volume 17, January-December 2026.
BackgroundFrailty among surgical patients correlates with the risks of adverse outcomes, including postoperative complications, extended recovery, and elevated mortality rates. The ERAS protocol is a comprehensive, team-based care pathway that focuses on ...