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2019 Nov


Spine J


19


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Preoperative Multimodal Analgesia Decreases 24-Hour Postoperative Narcotic Consumption in Elective Spinal Fusion Patients.

Authors

Haffner M, Saiz AM, Nathe R, Hwang J, Migdal C, Klineberg E, Roberto R
Spine J. 2019 Nov; 19(11):1753-1763.
PMID: 31325627.

Abstract

Effective postoperative pain management in patients undergoing elective spinal fusion surgery has been associated with shorter hospital stays, reduced rates of hospital readmissions due to pain, and decreased cost of care. Furthermore, preoperative multimodal analgesia regimens have been shown to decrease postoperative subjective pain measurements and narcotic consumption in patients undergoing spinal fusion and total arthroplasty surgeries.