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When do patients typically stop using pain medications after a TOPS procedure?

Surgeons discuss how TOPS patients may need less pain medication after surgery compared with fusion patients. Because TOPS does not require fusion, some patients may avoid opioids entirely and use anti-inflammatory medications instead.

Surgeons featured in this video include:

Paul R Johnson, MD, Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin, Pewaukee, WI
https://www.prohealthcare.org/find-a-provider/profile/johnson-paul/

Jonathan Parish, MD, Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine, Charlotte, NC
https://www.cnsa.com/providers/jonathan-parish-md

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What is recovery like for TOPS surgery compared to fusion?

Surgeons explain that TOPS patients often experience much faster recovery and earlier return to activity than fusion patients. Fusions take longer to heal due to bones needing to heal across the fused segment.

How does TOPS reduce adjacent segment disease compared to spinal fusion?

Surgeons explain how TOPS preserves motion at the treated level which helps reduce stress on levels above and below. Fusion eliminates motion at the treated level and may increase stress on nearby levels.

When is the TOPS procedure not the right treatment option?

Surgeons explain that TOPS may not be appropriate for every patient or condition. Factors such as spinal anatomy, instability, prior surgery, or other medical considerations may affect if TOPS is recommended.

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