66. Preop opioid use is associated with worse postop outcomes and chronic opioid use in nonrevision adult scoliosis patients: corroboration of two independent multicenter studies

Sagittal malalignment and failed surgery are established etiologies for pain in adult spinal deformity (ASD). However, pain in primary adult scoliosis with good sagittal alignment is poorly understood. Opioids may be administered to control pain in adult scoliosis but are controversial and may negatively impact patient outcome. Evaluation of two independent ASD datasets may reduce bias and help understand the impact of preop opioid therapy on postop outcomes.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research