(388) Multidisciplinary  "Prehab" Prior to Spine Surgery for Patients with Opioid Addiction and Chronic Pain Syndrome is Efficacious

Opioid addiction is the number one health care issue in the United States with spinal ailments the leading medical condition associated with opioid addiction. In the literature, patients with chronic pain syndrome and opioid addiction going for spine surgery have poor post-operative clinical outcomes and likely to be on opioids for life. Current evidence-based methods to optimize patients prior to spine surgery have been: 1) transition from opioids to non-opioid medications, 2) cardiovascular exercise program, 3) smoking cessation, 4) alcohol cessation, and 5) psychotherapy to treat mood and maladaptive pain behavior.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Source Type: research