Gender differences in preoperative opioid use in spine surgery patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Lee, Chung-Wang; Lo, Yu Tung; Devi, Sharmila; Seo, Yookyung; Simon, Angela; Zborovancik, Kelsey; Alsheikh, Mona Y; Lamba, Nayan; Smith, Timothy R; Mekary, Rania A; Aglio, Linda S
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    Pain Medicine
  • Publication Date
    2020
  • Abstract

    Objective: Opioids are frequently used in spine surgeries despite their adverse effects, including physical dependence and addiction. Gender difference is an important consideration for personalized treatment. There is no review assessing the prevalence of opioid use between men and women before spine surgeries.

    Design: We compared the prevalence of preoperative opioid use between men and women.

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