Analgesic options for anterior approach to scoliosis repair: a scoping review.

Chris J LiJohn R VaileJonathan S GalChang H ParkGarrett W Burnett

Published in: Spine deformity (2023)

Continuous Epidural Analgesia (CEA) is the most well-studied intervention for pain control in anterior scoliosis repair, but other, more novel regional anesthetic techniques offer safe and effective potential alternatives. More research is indicated to compare the effectiveness of different regional techniques and perioperative medication regimens specific to anterior scoliosis repair.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
pain management
neuropathic pain
spinal cord
systematic review
chronic pain
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patients undergoing
spinal cord injury
postoperative pain
risk assessment
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climate change
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