Characterizing the risk and outcome profiles of lumbar fusion procedures in patients with opioid use disorders: a step toward improving enhanced recovery protocols for a unique patient population.

CONCLUSIONSObtaining a better understanding of the risks and outcomes that OUD patients face perioperatively is a necessary step toward developing more effective ERAS protocols for this vulnerable population. This study, which sought to characterize the outcome profiles for lumbar fusion procedures in OUD patients on a national level, found that this population tended to experience increased odds of complications, extended hospitalization, nonhome discharge, and higher total costs. Results from this study warrant future prospective studies to better the understanding of these associations and to further the development of better ERAS programs that may improve patient care and reduce cost burden. PMID: 30933913 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30933913?dopt=Abstract

Source: Neurosurgical Focus - March 31, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Martini ML, Nistal DA, Deutsch BC, Caridi JM Tags: Neurosurg Focus Source Type: research