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Papers: 21 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2024


2024 Dec 20


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39702868

Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Opioid Use After Orthopaedic Surgery: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.

Authors

Hamilton M, Mathieson S, Jamshidi M, Wang A, Lee YC, Gnjidic D, Lin CC

Abstract

The prescribing of opioids to patients for postoperative pain can lead to persistent opioid use. This review investigated the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing opioid use in patients after orthopaedic surgery.