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Variation in perioperative opioid use after total joint arthroplasty
Charles S Schumacher1, Mariano E Menendez2, Nicholas R Pagani2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Journal of Orthopaedics
|May 24, 2021
Summary
Younger age, smoking, depression, and knee surgery increase opioid needs after joint replacement. Understanding these factors aids in optimizing pain management and patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pain Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a common procedure associated with significant postoperative pain.
- Optimizing perioperative pain management is crucial for patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Variability in opioid consumption exists among TJA patients, necessitating investigation into contributing factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine patient and procedural factors associated with perioperative opioid use in total joint arthroplasty.
- To identify predictors of increased opioid consumption following joint replacement surgery.
- To inform strategies for personalized pain management in TJA.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of total joint arthroplasty patients was analyzed.
- Perioperative opioid consumption was recorded and quantified.
- Statistical analysis identified factors associated with opioid use variation.
Main Results:
- Younger patient age was linked to higher opioid consumption.
- Tobacco use and greater depressive symptoms predicted increased opioid needs.
- Knee arthroplasty and private insurance were associated with greater opioid use.
Conclusions:
- Identifying patient characteristics associated with increased opioid use is essential.
- Targeted pain management strategies can be developed based on these predictors.
- Optimizing perioperative opioid management can enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
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