Opioid Prescribing for Proximal Row Carpectomy versus Four-Corner Arthrodesis
Conclusion No significant differences exist in the prescription of opioids for PRC versus 4-CA. Both procedures have high amounts of prolonged postoperative opioid use, which is associated with increased risks of emergency department visits and hospital readmissions.
Level of Evidence This is a level III, retrospective comparative study. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Wrist Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Moran, Thomas E. Akinleye, Sheriff D. Demers, Alex J. Forster, Grace L. DeGeorge, Brent R. Tags: Scientific Article Source Type: research
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