2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-403. Low Dose Steroid Use (Medrol Dose Pack) after Lumbar Laminectomy and/or Discectomy Surgery to Decrease Post-Operative Pain and Narcotic Use.

403. Low Dose Steroid Use (Medrol Dose Pack) after Lumbar Laminectomy and/or Discectomy Surgery to Decrease Post-Operative Pain and Narcotic Use.

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The video features Brendan McShane from the University of Pennsylvania Hospital discussing their research on the use of a low-dose steroid after lumbar laminectomy or discectomy surgery to reduce post-operative pain and opioid use. McShane thanks the AANS for the opportunity and credits Diana Gardner for her work on the study. Low back pain and surgeries are increasing, but opioids present concerns, so alternative methods of pain control are being explored. The study enrolled 140 patients and divided them into a steroid and non-steroid group. Results showed a decrease in pain in the steroid group but no difference in opioid use or 30-day outcomes between the two groups. The researchers suggest further examination of prescribing practices and the impact on opioid consumption.

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Brendan McShane

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Brendan McShane

University of Pennsylvania Hospital

low-dose steroid

lumbar laminectomy

discectomy surgery