ArticlePain management2025
Post-discharge opioid utilization patterns in orthopedic patients are underestimated: an explorative study.
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aimThis study explores morphine use among patients after discharge following total hip (THA) or knee arthroplasty (TKA).
methodMorphine use was monitored for 14 days post-discharge. Patients recorded their morphine intake and reported pain using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Incomplete reports were excluded from longitudinal analysis. Median tablet count and total morphine use in milligram equivalents (MME) were calculated. Patients were categorized as non-users (0 mmE), short-term users (<100 mmE), and consistent users (>100 mmE).
resultsOf the 67 patients, six dropped out. Among the remaining, 22 (36.7%) took no morphine, while 38 (63.3%) took at least one dose, with a median VAS-score of 5. Short-term users (
conclusionMost patients used minimal or no morphine, tapering off within two weeks.
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