The Distress and Risk Assessment Method predicts postoperative narcotic use in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair

The Distress and Risk Assessment Method (DRAM) predicts poor outcomes in spine, hip, and knee surgery. Unlike other areas of orthopedic surgery, DRAM scores are not predictive of lower postoperative patient-reported outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR).
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research