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  • To review evidence-based strategies for managing postoperative pain after spine surgery.
  • To highlight challenges and evolving approaches in optimizing patient outcomes.

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  • This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on various pain management modalities.
  • Includes pharmacological, perioperative, physical therapy, and neuromodulatory techniques.

Main Results:

  • Multimodal analgesia, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, and physical therapy are effective.
  • Neuromodulatory techniques offer solutions for refractory pain.
  • Limitations include opioid dependence and compliance issues with complex regimens.

Conclusions:

  • Tailoring pain management to individual patient needs is crucial.
  • Balancing pain control effectiveness with safety is paramount for successful recovery.