Inpatient and outpatient opioid requirements after total joint replacement are strongly influenced by patient and surgical factors

Abstract

Opioid use following TKA and THA is most strongly predicted by surgical and patient factors. TKA was associated with higher postoperative opioid requirements than THA. RNB and NA did not diminish total inpatient or 90-day postoperative opioid consumption. The use of acetaminophen, gabapentin, or NSAIDs did not significantly alter inpatient opioid requirements.Cite this article: <i>Bone Joint Open</i> 2020;1-7:398-404.