Temporal trends in gabapentinoid use for the acute management of spinal cord injury: a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Gabapentinoid use for acute management of spinal cord injury has increased significantly over the past decade.
• The retrospective cohort analysis revealed a 60% rise in prescriptions from 2010 to 2020, highlighting a crucial trend.
• Data were collected from electronic health records across multiple facilities over ten years, focusing on prescription patterns.
• The findings suggest a shift towards gabapentinoids for acute pain relief, but further research is needed to evaluate long-term effects.