AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no 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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The video discusses the increase in opioid abuse and overdose due to overprescribing of opioid medications. The study aimed to determine if the number of opioid doses prescribed affects post-operative pain, opioid consumption, refill rate, and pain management satisfaction. The study involved prescribing patients either 15, 25, or 35 oxycodone 5-milligram tablets without their knowledge. Patients completed pain and medication use logs, surveys, and functional questionnaires. The study found no significant difference in pain scores, opioid consumption, satisfaction, or functional outcomes between the groups. Lower quantities of opioids may be as effective in controlling post-operative pain and reduce the amount of prescription opioids. No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

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Emma Johnson, BA

Keywords

opioid abuse

overprescribing

opioid medications

post-operative pain

opioid consumption