Postoperative Ketorolac Does Not Predispose to Pseudoarthrosis Following Posterior Spinal Fusion and Instrumentation for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Abstract

Ketorolac does not increase the incidence of developing a pseudoarthrosis when used as an adjunct for postoperative analgesia following a PSFI for AIS using segmental spinal instrumentation and iliac crest bone graft. The differences seen here compared with adults may be due to the greater healing potential in these young patients. We recommend utilization of ketorolac after surgery to supplement pain management when necessary.