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Papers: 4 Dec 2021 - 10 Dec 2021
Pharmacology/Drug Development
2021 Dec 01
Clin J Pain
A common expectation for patients after elective spine surgery is that the procedure will result in pain reduction and minimize the need for pain medication. Most studies report changes in pain and function after spine surgery, but few report the extent of opioid use after surgery. This systematic review aims to identify the rates of opioid use after lumbar spine fusion.