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    • Genetics

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    • One-third of patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome and labral tears use preoperative opioids.
    • Preoperative opioid use is the strongest predictor of prolonged chronic postoperative opioid use, even in successful hip preservation surgery cases.

    Discussion:

    • Mental wellness disorders significantly influence pre- and postoperative pain, function, and overall health outcomes.
    • Multimodal pain management strategies effectively reduce perioperative opioid utilization.
    • Comprehensive intraoperative techniques, including labral repair, morphology correction, and capsular management, are crucial for true hip preservation.

    Key Insights:

    • Objective pain threshold and tolerance measurements can enhance treatment decisions and predict surgical outcomes.
    • Personalized medicine, utilizing genetic markers like the OPRM-1 gene, holds promise for reducing reliance on traditional opioid medications.

    Outlook:

    • Opioid-free hip arthroscopy is attainable.
    • Addressing the opioid epidemic requires comprehensive strategies and continued research in pain management and personalized healthcare.