Opioids in Total Joint Arthroplasty

Publication Date: March 1, 2020
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Preoperative opioid use is associated with inferior patient reported outcomes, increased opioid consumption after surgery, an increased risk for chronic opioid use, and an increased risk of complications after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). (Moderate)
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Overview

Title

Opioids in Total Joint Arthroplasty

Authoring Organization

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons