Overview
The Researchers are trying to determine if there is a difference in blood flow around a wound site when comparing three different types of wound closure techniques.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- ≥ 18 years old
- Primary diagnosis of spinal stenosis
- Surgical indication for 1 or 2 level posterior spinal decompression or fusion
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- Previous posterior spinal surgery
- Systemic corticosteroid use
- Long-term anticoagulation treatment
- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
- Diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease
- Current smoker
- Active infection of any kind or chronic infection with HIV, Hepatitis C, or Syphilis
- Iodine Allergy