2023
Factors Associated With Increased Opioid Prescriptions Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Opioid-Naïve Patients
Yalcin S, Joo P, McLaughlin W, Moran J, Caruana D, Flores M, Grauer J, Medvecky M. Factors Associated With Increased Opioid Prescriptions Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Opioid-Naïve Patients. Arthroscopy Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation 2023, 5: 100740. PMID: 37645399, PMCID: PMC10461142, DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.04.023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnterior cruciate ligament reconstructionOpioid-naïve patientsOpioid prescriptionsCruciate ligament reconstructionOrthopaedic surgeonsMean MMEOpioid useLigament reconstructionPreoperative diagnosisArthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstructionMedical providersFollowing Anterior Cruciate Ligament ReconstructionOlder ageRetrospective cohort studyCollateral ligament repairSubstance use disordersMean morphineNaïve patientsOpioid dosesPrescriber specialtyCohort studyPatient factorsChronic painAverage MMEPhysician specialty
2019
An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy
Freedman-Weiss MR, Chiu AS, Worhunsky D, Manchisi A, Torres-Maldonado I, Sagnella L, Caty MG, Cowles RA, Ozgediz DE, Christison-Lagay ER, Solomon DG, Stitelman DH. An Evidence-Based Guideline Supporting Restricted Opioid Prescription after Pediatric Appendectomy. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2019, 55: 106-111. PMID: 31699433, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2019.09.063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLaparoscopic appendectomyOpioid prescriptionsPostoperative opioid needsPostoperative telephone interviewsQuantity of opioidsPresence of painYoung adult patientsEvidence-based guidelinesMain outcome measuresOpioid needsAnalgesic useModifiable contributorPain reliefAdequate analgesiaAdult patientsChart reviewHospital dischargeMost patientsPatients 5Pediatric appendectomyYounger patientsPain concernsAverage MMEOpioid epidemicOutcome measures
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