http://www.spine-health.com/topics/s...inalfus04.html Tylenol is a relatively safe and effective pain medication and can be used when weaning off narcotic analgesics. Many surgeons recommend that patients avoid use of aspirin products and NSAID’s for at least 3 months after lumbar fusion. These products tend to interfere with growth and development of new bone cells (the fusion mass). However, in some situations, use of these products cannot be avoided because they are necessary for treatment of other health conditions. It is important to discuss all medications with your surgeon and your primary care provider.
I also use a forum Spinal Disorders2 at BrainTalk. from the Mass General Hospital. Many people there have said that their docs forbid NSAIDS.
Our orthos forbid NSAIDS because of the great potential of hemarthrosis-bleeding into the joint space. That is a major complication that would possibly ruin the hip/knee and cause scarring of the capsule.
I hope I don't sound preachy. I dearly LOVE talking bones!
P
Toradol
Search Tags
Nursing News