Time Trends in Opioid Use Disorder Hospitalizations in Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, and Low Back Pain.

OUD hospitalizations increased in all 5 MSD studied, but the rate of increase differed. Awareness of these OUD hospitalization trends in 5 MSD among providers, policy makers, and patients is important. Development and implementation of interventions, policies, and practices to potentially reduce OUD-associated effects in people with rheumatic diseases is needed.