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Factors Predictive of Prolonged Postoperative Narcotic Usage Following Orthopaedic Surgery.
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The purpose of this comprehensive review was to investigate risk factors associated with prolonged opioid use after orthopaedic procedures. A comprehensive review of the opioid literature may help to better guide preoperative management of expectations as well as opioid-prescribing practices.