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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Public Health

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  • Chronic opioid use and abuse present significant challenges.
  • Opioid-tolerant patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty experience increased complications, infections, and revision rates compared to opioid-naïve individuals.
  • Preoperative opioid weaning in these patients is often difficult and inconsistent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenges of managing opioid-tolerant patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.
  • To highlight the importance of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to opioid optimization.
  • To focus on strategies for both preoperative opioid reduction and postoperative opioid management.

Main Methods:

  • This symposium convenes experts to discuss opioid management strategies.
  • Focus on a multidisciplinary team approach for patient care.
  • Review of current challenges and best practices in opioid reduction and management.

Main Results:

  • Opioid-tolerant patients have demonstrably worse outcomes after joint arthroplasty.
  • Successful opioid management requires a structured, team-based intervention.
  • Preoperative and postoperative opioid optimization are essential for improved patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • A multidisciplinary team is critical for managing opioid-tolerant patients undergoing joint arthroplasty.
  • Comprehensive opioid optimization, including preoperative reduction and postoperative management, improves surgical outcomes.
  • Addressing chronic opioid use and abuse is vital for patient safety and recovery in orthopedic surgery.