Spine surgery patients who take prescription opioids for an extended period before the procedure are more likely to continue using opioids several months after surgery, according to a new study published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
The findings reveal that nearly nine percent of patients were still taking opioids six months after spinal surgery, and the duration of opioid use pre-surgery was the main risk factor for continued use.
The ongoing opioid crisis in the United States...
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