Papers of the Week

There has been little-to-no evidence to support the use of opioid analgesia as a treatment modality for osteoarthritis (OA). Chronic opioid use has been associated with peri-operative and post-operative complications with joint reconstruction. The purpose of this study is to compare opioid-prescribing habits for OA between orthopedic and non-orthopedic physicians to identify encounters that increase opioid exposure.