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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Title
Opioids in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Authoring Organization
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons