State-level variation in opioid prescribing after knee arthroscopy among the opioid-naïve in the USA: 2015-2019.

Benjamin UkertYanlan HuangBrian SennettKit Delgado

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

Wide variation in the likelihood of receiving a prescription, depending on state of residence, was observed. The dosages prescribed were high and have been associated with transition to long-term use. These findings suggest that there is substantial opportunity for the development of guidelines to reduce variability in opioid prescribing for this common ambulatory procedure.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
primary care
blood pressure
total knee arthroplasty
minimally invasive
clinical practice
knee osteoarthritis