Is Timing Everything? Intrathecal Morphine in AIS Surgery

November 17, 2025 1 min read Premium comments

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StudiesPremiumSpine Journaladolescent idiopathic scoliosisintrathecal morphine

When it comes to adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) surgery, spine surgeons like to think every millimeter and every minute counts. But according to a new study, one thing that doesn’t seem to matter much is when you give your intrathecal morphine (ITM).

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