AANA19 Shoulder Access Pass-The Incidence of Chronic Opioid Use Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair-Richard Campbell

The Incidence of Chronic Opioid Use Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair-Richard Campbell

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The video discusses the issue of post-operative pain management and the use of opioid medications for pain relief. It mentions the potential risks and adverse effects of opioids, as well as the increase in opioid dependence and abuse. The study conducted by Dr. Austin and colleagues aimed to determine if educating patients about opioid risks and appropriate use before surgery could reduce post-operative opioid consumption. The study included adult patients undergoing rotator cuff repair, who were randomly assigned to an education or control group. The education group received a pre-operative educational video and pamphlet in addition to the standard post-operative pain protocol. The study found that patients in the education group had decreased post-operative opioid consumption compared to the control group. However, it was unclear if this education also led to decreased long-term opioid use. Furthermore, the study discovered that pre-operative opioid use was associated with a higher incidence of long-term opioid use and worse shoulder function. The researchers recommend implementing pre-operative opioid education as a simple and effective way to reduce opioid use over time. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Concurrent Scientific Session V: Paper Presentations - Shoulder 5.3.2019

Keywords

post-operative pain management

opioid medications

opioid risks

pre-operative education

long-term opioid use