Tag: lumbar spinal fusion

Cannabis use associated with increased use of prescription opioids following posterior...

Cannabis usage is associated with increased usage of opioids postoperatively, both while in-patient and post-discharge, following posterior lumbar spinal fusion surgery. This is the...

Intravenous ketorolac substantially reduces opioid use after fusion

Early results of a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial show that intravenous ketorolac results in a “substantial reduction” in opioid use and improved pain control...