Association of Spinal Cord Stimulator Implantation With Persistent Opioid Use in Patients With Postlaminectomy Syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The results of studies evaluating spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for postlaminectomy syndrome (PLS) have yielded mixed results. This has led to an increased emphasis on objective outcome measures such as opioid prescribing.

Objective

To determine the association between SCS and long-term opioid therapy (LOT) for PLS.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cohort study, adults with PLS were identified using the TriNetx Diamond Network and separated based on whether they underwent SCS. Patients were stratified according to baseline opioid use (opioid-naive or receiving LOT) and subsequent opioid therapy over the 12-month period ranging from 3 to 15 months post-SCS implantation or post-PLS index date. Statistical analysis was performed from June to December

SUBMITTER: Vu TN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8804916 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature