What’s New in Pain Management for Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

Conclusions: There have been many advances in pain management for pediatric patients following orthopaedic surgery. Rapid recovery surgical care pathways are associated with shorter length of stay and improved pain control in pediatric spine surgery. Opioid overprescribing continues to be common and information regarding safe opioid disposal practices should be routinely provided for pediatric patients undergoing surgery. Level of Evidence: Level IV—literature review.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Selected Topics Source Type: research