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Betz J, Locatelli EVT, Harkness BM, Perez-Blanco M, Everist SJ, Chen S, Stutzman R, Chamberlain W, Nanji A, Lapidus J, Aicher SA, Galor A. Prospective cohort study investigating frequency and risk factors for acute pain 1 day after refractive surgery. BMJ Open Ophthalmol 2024; 9:e001624. [PMID: 39019581 PMCID: PMC11256057 DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2023-001624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS To examine demographic and clinical factors associated with ocular pain 1 day after refractive surgery. METHODS Prospective study of individuals undergoing refractive surgery. Participants rated their ocular pain on a 0-10 numerical rating scale (NRS) presurgery and 1 day after surgery. Presurgery, participants completed questionnaires on demographics, comorbidities, medications and dry eye and ocular pain symptoms; and an anaesthetised Schirmer test was performed. Acute ocular pain 1 day after surgery was defined as an NRS score of worst pain since surgery ≥3 and this group was compared with individuals with NRS scores<3. RESULTS 251 individuals underwent refractive surgery (89% laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, n=222; 11% PRK, n=29). Mean age was 35±8 years (range 19 to 60); 60% (n=150) self-identified as female, 80% (n=203) as White, and 36% (n=89) as Hispanic. Thirteen (5%) individuals reported ocular pain (NRS ≥3) prior to surgery and 67% (n=168) reported ocular pain 1 day after surgery (nine individuals had pain at both time points). Factors that were associated with pain 1 day after surgery included Hispanic ethnicity (adjusted relative risk (aRR) 1.42, 95% CI 1.21 to 1.68, p<0.001) and the presence of eye pain presurgery (aRR 1.10, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.18, p=0.02). CONCLUSION A majority of individuals report moderate or greater pain within 24 hours of refractive surgery. Hispanic ethnicity and eye pain prior to surgery were associated with self-reported acute postsurgical pain.
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- Jason Betz
- Ophthalmology, University of Miami Health System Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA
- Ophthalmology, Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Ophthalmology, University of Miami Health System Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA
- Ophthalmology, Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Ophthalmology, University of Miami Health System Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Chemical Physiology & Biochemistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- School of Public Health, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Department of Chemical Physiology & Biochemistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Ophthalmology, University of Miami Health System Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, USA
- Ophthalmology, Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Miami, Florida, USA
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Marmor MT, Hu S, Mahadevan V, Floren A, Solans BP, Savic R. Prolonged Opioid Use Is Associated With Poor Pain Alleviation After Orthopaedic Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:e661-e670. [PMID: 38696825 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-24-00044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Severe pain after orthopaedic surgery is common and often results in chronic postsurgical pain and chronic opioid use (COU). Poor pain alleviation (PPA) after surgery is a well-described modifiable risk factor of COU. Although PPA's role in inducing COU is recognized in other areas, it is not well defined in orthopaedic surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of PPA on COU in the population who underwent orthopaedic surgery. METHODS Medical records from a large academic medical center from 2015 to 2018 were available for analysis. Patients undergoing nononcologic surgical procedures by the orthopaedic surgery service that also required at least 24 hours of hospital stay for pain control were included in the study. Surgery type, body location, basic demographics, preoperative opioid use, comorbidities, medications administered in the hospital, opioid prescription after discharge, and length of stay were recorded. COU was defined as a continued opioid prescription at ≥ 3 months, ≥ 6 months, or ≥ 9 months after surgery. PPA was defined as having a recorded pain score of eight or more, between 4 and 12 hours apart, three times during the hospital stay. RESULTS A total of 7,001 patients were identified. The overall rate of COU was 25.3% at 3 months after surgery. Charlson Comorbidity Index > 0 and PPA were statistically significant predictors of opioid use at all time points. Preoperative opioid naivety was associated with decreased COU. The type and location of surgical procedures were not associated with COU, after controlling for baseline variables. CONCLUSION Our findings demonstrated an overall high rate of COU. The known risk factors of COU were evident in our study population, particularly the modifiable risk factor of acute postsurgical PPA. Better management of postsurgical pain in orthopaedic patients may lead to a decrease in the rates of COU in this group.
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- Meir T Marmor
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA (Marmor), Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, San Francisco, CA (Marmor), University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA (Hu), Creighton University Health Sciences Campus, Phoenix, AZ (Mahadevan), Research Data Analyst (Floren), Postdoctoral Scholar (Solans), Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences (Savic), University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Rosenberger DC, Segelcke D, Pogatzki-Zahn EM. Mechanisms inherent in acute-to-chronic pain after surgery - risk, diagnostic, predictive, and prognostic factors. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2023; 17:324-337. [PMID: 37696259 DOI: 10.1097/spc.0000000000000673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pain is an expected consequence of a surgery, but it is far from being well controlled. One major complication of acute pain is its risk of persistency beyond healing. This so-called chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) is defined as new or increased pain due to surgery that lasts for at least 3 months after surgery. CPSP is frequent, underlies a complex bio-psycho-social process and constitutes an important socioeconomic challenge with significant impact on patients' quality of life. Its importance has been recognized by its inclusion in the eleventh version of the ICD (International Classification of Diseases). RECENT FINDINGS Evidence for most pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions preventing CPSP is inconsistent. Identification of associated patient-related factors, such as psychosocial aspects, comorbidities, surgical factors, pain trajectories, or biomarkers may allow stratification and selection of treatment options based on underlying individual mechanisms. Consequently, the identification of patients at risk and implementation of individually tailored, preventive, multimodal treatment to reduce the risk of transition from acute to chronic pain is facilitated. SUMMARY This review will give an update on current knowledge on mechanism-based risk, prognostic and predictive factors for CPSP in adults, and preventive and therapeutic approaches, and how to use them for patient stratification in the future.
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- Daniela C Rosenberger
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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Hah JM, Vialard JDV, Efron B, Mackey SC, Carroll IR, Amanatullah DF, Narasimhan B, Hernandez-Boussard T. Preoperative Versus Perioperative Risk Factors for Delayed Pain and Opioid Cessation After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Prospective Cohort Study. Pain Ther 2023; 12:1253-1269. [PMID: 37556071 PMCID: PMC10444739 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-023-00543-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The evolution of pre- versus postoperative risk factors remains unknown in the development of persistent postoperative pain and opioid use. We identified preoperative versus comprehensive perioperative models of delayed pain and opioid cessation after total joint arthroplasty including time-varying postoperative changes in emotional distress. We hypothesized that time-varying longitudinal measures of postoperative psychological distress, as well as pre- and postoperative use of opioids would be the most significant risk factors for both outcomes. METHODS A prospective cohort of 188 patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty at Stanford Hospital completed baseline pain, opioid use, and emotional distress assessments. After surgery, a modified Brief Pain Inventory was assessed daily for 3 months, weekly thereafter up to 6 months, and monthly thereafter up to 1 year. Emotional distress and pain catastrophizing were assessed weekly to 6 months, then monthly thereafter. Stepwise multivariate time-varying Cox regression modeled preoperative variables alone, followed by all perioperative variables (before and after surgery) with time to postoperative opioid and pain cessation. RESULTS The median time to opioid and pain cessation was 54 and 152 days, respectively. Preoperative total daily oral morphine equivalent use (hazard ratio-HR 0.97; 95% confidence interval-CI 0.96-0.98) was significantly associated with delayed postoperative opioid cessation in the perioperative model. In contrast, time-varying postoperative factors: elevated PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) depression scores (HR 0.92; 95% CI 0.87-0.98), and higher Pain Catastrophizing Scale scores (HR 0.85; 95% CI 0.75-0.97) were independently associated with delayed postoperative pain resolution in the perioperative model. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight preoperative opioid use as a key determinant of delayed postoperative opioid cessation, while postoperative elevations in depressive symptoms and pain catastrophizing are associated with persistent pain after total joint arthroplasty providing the rationale for continued risk stratification before and after surgery to identify patients at highest risk for these distinct outcomes. Interventions targeting these perioperative risk factors may prevent prolonged postoperative pain and opioid use.
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- Jennifer M Hah
- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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- Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Departments of Statistics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Departments of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Departments of Statistics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Departments of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Departments of Biomedical Data Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Beckmann-Fries V, Calcagni M, Schrepfer L, Kaempfen A, Vögelin E, Tobler-Ammann B. Relationship between pain, nerve injury and clinical outcomes after flexor tendon injuries in zones 1-2: a retrospective cohort study. HAND THERAPY 2023; 28:60-71. [PMID: 37904861 PMCID: PMC10584069 DOI: 10.1177/17589983231159187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/01/2023]
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Introduction The influence of pain and a concomitant digital nerve injury on the course of rehabilitation after flexor tendon injury remains ambiguous. The objectives of the study were to: i) analyse the evolution of pain spanning one year after a primary flexor tendon repair in zones 1-3; ii) examine the differences in pain levels in patients with and without digital nerve injury; and iii) evaluate the relationship between pain, digital nerve injury and pain medication, total active motion (TAM), DASH scores and patient satisfaction. Methods Data from 189 patients were retrieved from a flexor tendon registry between 2014 and 2020. Differences in pain, TAM, DASH and patient satisfaction were analysed. Multiple linear and binary logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the relationship between clinical outcomes. Results Pain significantly decreased in the course of rehabilitation (p < 0.001 to 0.006). No relationship could be identified between nerve injury and pain (p = 0.21-0.97). In week 6, the presence of pain and a nerve injury were significantly associated with lower TAM scores (p = 0.001). In week 13, pain during motion (p < 0.001) and the presence of a nerve injury (p = 0.036) were significantly associated with worse DASH scores. Patient satisfaction was significantly inversely correlated to pain during motion in weeks 13 and 26 (p < 0.001). Conclusion We found a significant relationship between pain during motion and pain medication intake, TAM, DASH scores and patient satisfaction. It is therefore advisable to closely monitor this parameter after flexor tendon injuries. Study registration This multi-center cohort study is registered under https://clinicaltrials.gov: NCT04312412.
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- Inselspital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Héroux J, Bessette PO, Belley-Côté E, Lamarche D, Échavé P, Loignon MJ, Patenaude N, Baillargeon JP, D'Aragon F. Functional recovery with peripheral nerve block versus general anesthesia for upper limb surgery: a systematic review. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:91. [PMID: 36964490 PMCID: PMC10037794 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02038-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peripheral nerve block is a common anesthetic technique used during orthopedic upper limb surgery. Injection of local anesthetics around the target nerve inhibits the action of voltage-dependent sodium channels, inhibiting neurotransmission of pain impulses and providing motor immobility. Compared to general anesthesia, it could improve functional recovery by inhibiting nociceptive impulses and inflammation, thus reducing postoperative pain and immobilization and improving postoperative rehabilitation. This systematic review evaluates the impact of peripheral nerve block versus general anesthesia on postoperative functional recovery following orthopedic upper limb surgery. METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, CINHAL, EMBASE, and Scopus trial databases from inception until September 2021 for studies comparing peripheral nerve block to general anesthesia. We collected data on functional recovery, range of motion, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and return to work. We pooled studies using a random-effects model and summarized the quality of evidence with the GRADE approach. RESULTS We assessed 373 citations and 19 full-text articles for eligibility, and included six studies. Six studies reported on functional recovery, but failed to detect a significant superiority of peripheral nerve block over general anesthesia (3 RCT studies, N = 160; SMD -0.15; CI at 95% -0.60-0.3; I2 = 45%; p = 0.07; low quality of evidence and 3 observational studies, N = 377; SMD -0.35; CI at 95% -0.71-0.01; I2 = 64%; p = 0.06; very low quality of evidence). CONCLUSIONS Current literature is limited and fails to identify the benefit of peripheral nerve block on functional recovery. More studies are needed to assess the impact on long-term recovery. Considering the potential impact on clinical practice and training, a prospective study on functional recovery is ongoing (NCT04541745). TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO ID CRD42018116298. Registered on December 4, 2018.
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- Jennifer Héroux
- Department of Anesthesiology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
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- Divisions of Cardiology and Critical Care, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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Ziadni MS, You DS, Keane R, Salazar B, Jaros S, Ram J, Roy A, Tanner N, Salmasi V, Gardner M, Darnall BD. "My Surgical Success": Feasibility and Impact of a Single-Session Digital Behavioral Pain Medicine Intervention on Pain Intensity, Pain Catastrophizing, and Time to Opioid Cessation After Orthopedic Trauma Surgery-A Randomized Trial. Anesth Analg 2022; 135:394-405. [PMID: 35696706 PMCID: PMC9259046 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Behavioral pain treatments may improve postsurgical analgesia and recovery; however, effective and scalable options are not widely available. This study tested a digital perioperative behavioral medicine intervention in orthopedic trauma surgery patients for feasibility and efficacy for reducing pain intensity, pain catastrophizing, and opioid cessation up to 3 months after surgery. METHODS: A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at an orthopedic trauma surgery unit at a major academic hospital to compare a digital behavioral pain management intervention (“My Surgical Success” [MSS]) to a digital general health education (HE) intervention (HE; no pain management skills). The enrolled sample included 133 patients; 84 patients were randomized (MSS, n = 37; HE, n = 47) and completed study procedures. Most patients received their assigned intervention within 3 days of surgery (85%). The sample was predominantly male (61.5%), White (61.9%), and partnered (65.5%), with at least a bachelor’s degree (69.0%). Outcomes were collected at 1–3 months after intervention through self-report e-surveys and electronic medical record review; an intention-to-treat analytic framework was applied. Feasibility was dually determined by the proportion of patients engaging in their assigned treatment and an application of an 80% threshold for patient-reported acceptability. We hypothesized that MSS would result in greater reductions in pain intensity and pain catastrophizing after surgery and earlier opioid cessation compared to the digital HE control group. RESULTS: The engagement rate with assigned interventions was 63% and exceeded commonly reported rates for fully automated Internet-based e-health interventions. Feasibility was demonstrated for the MSS engagers, with >80% reporting treatment acceptability. Overall, both groups improved in the postsurgical months across all study variables. A significant interaction effect was found for treatment group over time on pain intensity, such that the MSS group evidenced greater absolute reductions in pain intensity after surgery and up to 3 months later (treatment × time fixed effects; F[215] = 5.23; P = .024). No statistically significant between-group differences were observed for time to opioid cessation or for reductions in pain catastrophizing (F[215] = 0.20; P = .653), although the study sample notably had subclinical baseline pain catastrophizing scores (M = 14.10; 95% confidence interval, 11.70–16.49). CONCLUSIONS: Study findings revealed that a fully automated behavioral pain management skills intervention (MSS) may be useful for motivated orthopedic trauma surgery patients and reduce postsurgical pain up to 3 months. MSS was not associated with reduced time to opioid cessation compared to the HE control intervention.
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- Maisa S Ziadni
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Service
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- Department of Epidemiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Service
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Trauma Service
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California
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This review summarizes current evidence related to perioperative opioid prescription fulfillment and use and discusses the role of personalized anesthesia care in mitigating opioid-related harms without compromising analgesia.
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- Daniel B. Larach
- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (Stanford, CA)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor, MI)
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