2024
117. Opioid prescription patterns following single-level lumbar discectomy: a national database study
Rancu A, Gouzoulis M, Winter A, Katsnelson B, Ansah-Twum J, Grauer J. 117. Opioid prescription patterns following single-level lumbar discectomy: a national database study. The Spine Journal 2024, 24: s60-s61. DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2024.06.560.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMorphine milligram equivalentsSingle-level lumbar discectomyMedian morphine milligram equivalentsOpioid prescriptionsLumbar discectomyPrescribed morphine milligram equivalentsDiagnosis of chronic painPostoperative opioid prescriptionsOpioid prescribing patternsOpioid prescription patternsPostoperative pain controlPostoperative pain managementProportion of patientsNational database studyMultivariate linear regression analysisWilcoxon rank sum testDiagnosis of neoplasmsMultivariate logistic regressionRank sum testExcess opioidsPrescription percentageMilligram equivalentsPostoperative opioidsChronic painSpine procedures
2023
Opioid Prescription Patterns 90 Days After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A 10-Year National Database Analysis
Day W, Tang K, Joo P, Grauer J, Yalcin S, Wilhelm C, Medvecky M. Opioid Prescription Patterns 90 Days After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A 10-Year National Database Analysis. Orthopaedic Journal Of Sports Medicine 2023, 11: 23259671231159063. PMID: 37056452, PMCID: PMC10087648, DOI: 10.1177/23259671231159063.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchArthroscopic rotator cuff repairOpioid prescription trendsRotator cuff repairOpioid prescriptionsPrescription trendsCuff repairCurrent prescription patternsPostoperative pain managementElixhauser Comorbidity IndexNational database analysisNational administrative databaseLevel of evidenceRegression analysisMean MMEMore MMEsPostoperative amountPostoperative MMEPostoperative morphineComorbidity indexNaïve patientsPrescriber specialtyAdult patientsPostoperative periodPrescription patternsYounger patients