Pain Control After Spine Surgery at Harborview Medical Center - 10/2026

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Pain Control After Spine Surgery at Harborview Medical Center

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Abstract

This handout explains how pain is controlled with prescription pain medicines (opioids) after spine surgery at Harborview Medical Center. It includes safety precautions, tips for preventing constipation, how to taper doses, and who to call for help.

Author

Harborview Medical Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2016

Revision Date

10/2026

Print Abstract

General Subject

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Opioid Analgesics

Pain Management

Spine

Surgery

Languages

English

PE Number

PE1260