Patterns of Opioid Demand after Operative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures.

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to evaluate opioid demand after open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures in patients with and without a diagnosis of cannabis use.

Methods

The PearlDiver database was queried for all patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures between 2010 and 2020. Patients were categorized into two groups: (1) those with an active diagnosis of cannabis use (case) and (2) those without (control). The primary outcome measure was morphine milligram equivalents per prescription filled within 30 days after surgery. A logistic regression was used to determine potential risk factors associated with increased opioid filling patterns.

Results

The rates of prescription refills before and after surgery were

SUBMITTER: Lee N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10069858 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature