The aim of this systematic review was to develop recommendations for the management of
postoperative pain after primary elective total hip arthroplasty, updating the previous …

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols produce significant clinical and
economic benefits in a range of surgical subspecialties. There is a long tradition of applying …

There is an epidemic of opioid use, abuse, and misuse in the United States, which results in
significant morbidity and mortality. It may be difficult to reduce perioperative opioid use given …

Background Prevention of dislocation after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) begins with
patient preoperative assessment and planning. Methods We performed a literature search to …

Purpose: We aimed to produce comprehensive guidelines and recommendations that can
be utilized by orthopaedic practices as well as other specialties to improve the management …

Total hip replacement (THR) and, particularly, total knee replacement (TKR), are painful
surgical procedures. Effective postoperative pain management leads to a better and earlier …

This paper is the thirty-ninth consecutive installment of the annual review of research
concerning the endogenous opioid system. It summarizes papers published during 2016 …

Background Peri-operative dexamethasone has been shown to effectively reduce post-
operative nausea and vomiting and aide in analgesia after total joint arthroplasty (TJA); …

Background For most procedures, there is insufficient evidence to guide clinicians in the
optimal timing of advanced analgesic methods, which should be based on the expected time …

Abstract Background The United States is in a prescription opioid crisis. Orthopedic
surgeons prescribe more opioid narcotics than any other surgical specialty. The purpose of …