Research Conducted at Thomas Jefferson University Has Provided New Information about Opioids (Opioid Use Increases the Rate of Pseudarthrosis and Revision Surgery In Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion).

Research conducted at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has found that opioid use increases the risk of pseudarthrosis development and revision surgery in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). The study analyzed the impact of opioids on fusion status and clinical outcomes, revealing that higher opioid prescriptions were associated with a greater likelihood of pseudarthrosis. Patients requiring pseudarthrosis revision had worse postoperative outcomes, highlighting the potential risks of increased opioid medication following ACDF procedures. The findings suggest a need for further investigation into the relationship between opioid use and surgical outcomes in spine surgery. [Extracted from the article]

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