Study shows those who stop smoking may experience improvements in back pain
Patients with spinal disorders who quit smoking may experience substantial improvements in back pain, according to the findings of an analysis of a prospectively maintained database. http://jbjs.org/article.aspx?articleid=1378036
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article
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Smoking is associated with low back pain, intervertebral disc disease, inferior patient outcomes following surgical interventions, and increased rates of postoperative complications. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of smoking and smoking cessation on pain and disability in…
