Joint replacement patients face opioid dependence risk, study warns

A new analysis of osteoarthritis patients reveals troubling rates of problematic opioid use after joint replacement surgery, even when chronic pain persists. The finding signals potential liability risks for hospitals and orthopedic practices, and raises questions about pain management protocols that may inadvertently fuel addiction.

Originaltitel: Problematic opioid use among osteoarthritis patients with chronic post-operative pain after joint replacement: analyses from the BISCUITS study