Publication Name	World Journal of Orthopedics
Manuscript ID	122060
DOI	10.5312/wjo.122060
Country	United States

Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Evaluation of an opioid-sparing protocol for spine surgeries performed in an ambulatory surgery center
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Jack Parker, Jane C Brennan, Andrea H Johnson, Matthew A Peterman, Justin J Turcotte and Chad M Patton
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Corresponding Author	Justin J Turcotte, Director, PhD, Luminis Health Orthopedics, Anne Arundel Medical Center, 2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401, United States. jturcotte@luminishealth.org
Key Words	Ambulatory surgery center; Opioid sparing; Opioids; Multimodal analgesia; Enhanced recovery
Core Tip	The use of an opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia protocol for ambulatory spine surgery patients resulted in significant reductions in postoperative opioid consumption without compromising quality outcomes or increasing postoperative resource utilization. Patients in the opioid-sparing group had a shorter length of stay, were prescribed opioids less frequently in the recovery room, and were prescribed significantly fewer postoperative morphine-milligram-equivalents at discharge compared to those in the usual care group. Opioid sparing multimodal analgesia protocols appear safe and effective for patients undergoing spine surgery in the ambulatory surgery center setting.
Citation	Parker J, Brennan JC, Johnson AH, Peterman MA, Turcotte JJ, Patton CM. Evaluation of an opioid-sparing protocol for spine surgeries performed in an ambulatory surgery center. World J Orthop 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.122060
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Received	2026-04-15 06:09
Peer-Review Started	2026-04-15 06:09
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-15 08:43
Return for Revision	2026-06-15 08:43
Revised	2026-06-16 14:53
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-14 02:44
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-14 06:58
Articles in Press	2026-07-14 06:58
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