Impact of Preoperative Marijuana Use on Functional Recovery and Complications After Spinopelvic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity.
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April 27, 2026
With the rising prevalence of marijuana use and increasing rates of complex spinal deformity surgeries, understanding the impact of cannabis on perioperative...
What a 2026 Spinopelvic Fusion Study Adds to the Conversation
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April 19, 2026
Cannabis use before spine surgery is a question many patients and surgeons now face with very little procedure-specific guidance. This review examines a 2026 study of spinopelvic fusion patients and finds that preoperative cannabis use was not associated…
Older Adults Using Cannabis Before Surgery Report More Pain and Opioid Use
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April 18, 2026
A 2024 study on cannabis postoperative pain older adults reveals that cannabis users report higher pain scores after surgery. These patients also require more opioids within 24 hours postoperatively. The findings highlight the need for careful…