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Lower Opioid Prescription Quantity on Pain Control After ACL Reconstruction
August 2024
Lower Opioid Prescription Quantity on Pain Control After ACL Reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Lower Opioid Prescription Quantity Does Not Negatively Impact Pain Control or Patient Satisfaction After ACL Reconstruction: A Randomized, Prospective Trial.
J Bone Joint Surg Am . 2024 Mar 6;106(5):435-444.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred eighty patients undergoing ACL reconstruction (ACLR) were randomized to receive either 15 tablets (n=60), 25 tablets (n=58), or 35 tablets (n=62) of 5-mg oxycodone. The primary outcome of interest was postoperative pain control measured using the visual analog scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included opioid consumption, patient satisfaction, and functional outcomes measured by Internat...
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