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Editorial
. 2023 Mar 30;9(1):9-12.
doi: 10.21037/jss-22-107. Epub 2023 Jan 4.

The opioid crisis as it pertains to spine surgery

Lindsay D Orosz  1 , Tarek Yamout  2
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Editorial

The opioid crisis as it pertains to spine surgery

Lindsay D Orosz et al. J Spine Surg. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Opioid epidemic; enhanced surgical recovery (ESR); opioid crisis; spine surgery.

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Conflicts of Interest: Both authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://jss.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/jss-22-107/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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