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What kind of pain medication is prescribed for cervical spine surgery?
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Cervical spine: Really any kind depends on the surgeon and the level of pain. Most surgeons try to avoid nsaids.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It varies: It varies in part based upon the nature of the surgery and the tolerance of the patient. Most of the time we use a narcotic and a muscle relaxer to control pain and spasm postoperatively. Thank you for the question.
Answered 3/12/2013
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