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2023 Jan 09


J Pediatr Orthop

Variability in Pain Management Practices for Pediatric Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Authors

Wagner JK, Beck JJ, Carsen S, Crepeau AE, Cruz AI, Ellis HB, Mayer SW, Niu E, Pennock AT, Stinson ZS, VandenBerg C, Ellington MD
J Pediatr Orthop. 2023 Jan 09.
PMID: 36728478.

Abstract

The opioid epidemic in the United States is a public health crisis. Pediatric orthopaedic surgeons must balance adequate pain management with minimizing the risk of opioid misuse or dependence. There is limited data available to guide pain management for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in the pediatric population. The purpose of this study was to survey current pain management practices for ACLR among pediatric orthopaedic surgeons.