Postoperative Opioid Dependence in Patients Undergoing Either Total or Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fracture Fixation

CONCLUSION: The evidence comparing opioid use in patients undergoing either TSA or RSA for proximal humerus fracture fixation is lacking. Our study specifically showed no differences in opioid use postoperatively in patients undergoing RSA for proximal humerus management compared to patients undergoing TSA.PMID:37972546

Source: Surgical Technology International - November 16, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Nayeem Baksh Jeremy Dubin Scott Douglas Sandeep S Bains Daniel Hameed Mallory C Moore Qais Naziri Michael A Mont John V Ingari Source Type: research