The Effect of Tobacco Use on Postoperative Pain Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion

Conclusions: Our study suggests that tobacco use does not influence inpatient pain scores, narcotic consumption, and improvements in PROs following ACDF. As such, tobacco users and nonusers should receive similar postoperative pain management protocols following surgery. Level of Evidence: Level III.
Source: Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Primary Research Source Type: research