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Rapid recovery spine surgery or enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) for spine describes minimal aversion and speedy healing following spine procedures. This is a multi-dimensional process that factors pre-operative optimization to minimally invasive surgical techniques and post-operative pain management protocols. With emphasis on patient education, early mobilization and multimodal analgesia, rapid recovery protocols offer not only reduced hospital stay and less opioid pain medication use but also better satisfaction and outcomes from spine surgery. These techniques are resonating more and more in an age where speedy recovery and return to normalcy are the important priorities of both surgeon and patient alike