Pregabalin Did Not Improve Pain Management After Spinal Fusions

ConclusionAfter PLF, patients receiving pregabalin 150  mg/day did not have reduced IV narcotic usage, improved PT milestones, or reduced length of hospital stay. We were unable to demonstrate an analgesic advantage to prescribing pregabalin to patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusions.
Source: HSS Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research