Managing an epidemic within a pandemic: orthopedic opioid prescribing trends during COVID-19.

Justin J TurcotteJane C BrennanAndrea H JohnsonPaul J KingJames H MacDonald

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)

During the Covid-19 pandemic opioid prescribing levels remained below historical averages. While continued efforts are needed to minimize opioid overprescribing, it appears that the significant progress made toward this goal was not lost during the pandemic era.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
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coronavirus disease
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