Duration and Dosage of Opioids After Spine Surgery: Implications on Outcomes at 1 Year.

Study Design: Longitudinal Cohort Study OBJECTIVE.: The aim of this study was to determine whether duration of postoperative opioids is associated with long-term outcomes, and if initial postoperative opioid dosage is associated with opioid cessation after spine surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Preoperative opioid use is associated with poor outcomes, but little evidence exists regarding the implications of opioid dosage and duration after spine surgery.

Preoperative Opioids and 1-year Patient-reported Outcomes After Spine Surgery.

Study Design: Longitudinal Cohort Study.

Objective: Determine 1-year patient-reported outcomes associated with preoperative chronic opioid therapy and high-preoperative opioid dosages in patients undergoing elective spine surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Back pain is the most disabling condition worldwide and over half of patients presenting for spine surgery report using opioids.

Emergency Department Visits After Elective Spine Surgery.

Background: Emergency department (ED) overuse is a costly and often neglected source of postdischarge resource utilization after spine surgery. Failing to investigate drivers of ED visits represents a missed opportunity to improve the value of care in spine patients.

Objective: To identify the prevalence, drivers, and timing of ED visits following elective spine surgery.

Causes and Timing of Unplanned 90-day Readmissions Following Spine Surgery.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the causes, timing, and factors associated with unplanned 90-day readmissions following elective spine surgery.

Summary Of Background Data: Unplanned readmissions after spine surgery are costly and an important determinant of the value of care.