Sex Differences in Opioid Use in Patients With Symptomatic Lumbar Stenosis or Spondylolisthesis Undergoing Lumbar Decompression and Fusion

Conclusion. We observed a higher prevalence of chronic opioid use among women following lumbar fusion surgery. Female sex was independently associated with prolonged opioid use after index surgery. Level of Evidence: 3
Source: Spine - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: SURGERY Source Type: research