Opioid Prescribing Practices by Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons After Isolated Femur Fractures

Abstract

Patients with prior exposure are more likely to be prescribed more opiates after femoral shaft fracture treatment. We recommend a protocol of prescribing half the mean of MMEs currently prescribed by orthopedists equating to 47 (711 MMEs) pills of oxycodone 10 mg in up to 3 prescriptions.