Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (ACLR) are a relatively common procedure in
orthopedic sports medicine with an estimated 130,000 arthroscopic operations performed …

Objective The purpose of present investigation is to summarize the current state of
knowledge regarding opioid use after ACLR and to synthesize the literature regarding the …

Abstract Introduction The United States currently faces an epidemic of opioid misuse which
extends to adolescent surgical populations. Opioid prescriptions after surgery are …

Methods: We identified pediatric patients (ages below 18 y old) who presented to our
institution for operating room intervention from May 24, 2021, to December 13, 2021. Patient …

Introduction The overprescription of opioids for pediatric orthopedic surgery patients is a
concerning issue due to risks of misuse, diversion, and prolonged use. Despite this …

Un adecuado control del dolor perioperatorio es clave no solo para brindar al paciente un
máximo bienestar tras el procedimiento, sino por la implicación que tiene este en el grado …

Background There is growing interest in optimizing cost and resource utilization after
shoulder arthroplasty, but little data to guide improvement efforts. Objective The purpose of …

Background: Minimal pain and opioid use after operative treatment for pediatric
supracondylar humeral fractures have been previously described; however, opioid …

Objective To report opioid prescription patterns after pediatric anterior cruciate ligament
reconstruction (ACLR) and identify if the implementation of the opioid prescribing guidelines …

Background: The opioid epidemic in the United States is a public health crisis. Pediatric
orthopaedic surgeons must balance adequate pain management with minimizing the risk of …