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
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