2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-The Effect of Prescribing Patterns on Utilization of Opioid Medication in ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized, Prospective Trial

The Effect of Prescribing Patterns on Utilization of Opioid Medication in ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized, Prospective Trial

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In this video, the speaker discusses the increase in opioid abuse and overdoses due to overprescribing of opioids. They conducted a study to determine if the number of opioid doses prescribed affected patients' post-operative pain, opioid consumption, refill rate, and pain management satisfaction. The study involved prescribing different quantities of oxycodone tablets to patients and monitoring their pain and medication use. The results showed no significant difference in pain scores, opioid consumption, and functional outcomes between the groups. Patients also reported similar satisfaction with pain relief and prescription quality. The study suggests that prescribing lower quantities of opioids can effectively control post-operative pain and reduce the amount of opioid medication prescribed.

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Emma Johnson, BA

Keywords

opioid abuse

overdoses

overprescribing

post-operative pain

opioid consumption