Opioid Use following Open versus Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: A Population Study

Conclusions: Compared with ECTR, patients who underwent OCTR filled higher quantities of opioids in the perioperative period, were more likely to obtain early refills, and were more likely to have prolonged postoperative use. These findings suggest either a lower opioid requirement after ECTR or a lower perceived requirement reflected in the difference in prescribing habits between techniques.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Hand/Peripheral Nerve: Original Article Source Type: research