The effects of preoperative chronic opioid use in total hip arthroplasty

ConclusionsThe current study demonstrates that a substantial proportion of preoperative chronic opioid users continue to consume large amounts of opioids up to 6-months following THA surgery. Furthermore, preoperative chronic use is significantly associated with poorer quality outcomes, specifically with respect to readmission rates.Level of evidenceLevel II, Prognostic Study.
Source: Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research