Patient satisfaction with nonopioid and opioid pain control is comparable following common orthopedic procedures
Bever, Ty
Bever, Ty
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The current study evaluated patient perspectives on postoperative pain control to understand satisfaction differences between opioid and non-opioid management after orthopedic surgery. A prospective cohort study at an academic medical center utilized a postoperative telephone questionnaire and chart review (2017-2019). Opioid prescriptions, usage, and pain outcomes were recorded, with bivariate analyses comparing groups. Among 159 patients, satisfaction rates were high: knee arthroscopy (opioid 97.8%, non-opioid 94%), carpal tunnel release (opioid 18.7%, non-opioid 81.2%, both 100% satisfied), and shoulder arthroscopy (opioid 96.1%, non-opioid 100%). Non-opioid users reported similar satisfaction with pain control post-surgery compared to opioid users.
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2025-06-02