2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Cannabidiol is Effective in Improving Immediate Post-operative Pain and Patient Satisfaction Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blinded Study

Cannabidiol is Effective in Improving Immediate Post-operative Pain and Patient Satisfaction Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blinded Study

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In this video, Mike Alea from NYU presents the findings of a study on the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in managing postoperative pain and enhancing patient satisfaction following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that involved patients receiving buccal-absorbed CBD three times a day. Results showed that CBD significantly reduced postoperative pain on multiple time points and improved patient satisfaction compared to the control group. However, there was no significant difference in opioid use between the two groups. The study concluded that CBD has potential for improving immediate pain control and patient satisfaction with no significant adverse effects. Further research is planned to explore its application in chronic pain management and its impact on biomarkers in knee osteoarthritis.

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Michael Alaia, MD

Keywords

CBD

postoperative pain

patient satisfaction

arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

double-blind placebo-controlled trial