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ā€œHow long will pain last after scoliosis surgery?ā€

I will have scoliosis surgery. How long will pain last after scoliosis surgery?

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Depends on how many segments and your pain tolerance.Usually pain narcotics are needed for about 3 to 5 days.
Iā€™m a chiropractor, I would suggest you talk to your surgeon about this. Best of luck to you, and hopefully better times are on the horizon for you!
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