Association Between Early Surgery and Postoperative Opioid Use in Patients With Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Propensity Score-Matching Analysis Using an Administrative Claims Database in Japan.

Early surgery, especially within 90 days, was associated with earlier opioid use termination after surgery. Regarding the duration of opioid use following surgery, surgical treatment may be preferable to perform within around 4 months after the diagnosis.