Preoperative patient optimization in total joint arthroplasty—the paradigm shift from preoperative clearance: a narrative review

A MacMahon, SS Rao, YP Chaudhry… - HSS Journal …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is one of the most common procedures performed
in the United States. Outcomes of this elective procedure may be improved via preoperative …

Preoperative opioid use is associated with higher revision rates in total joint arthroplasty: a systematic review

MA Malahias, R Loucas, M Loucas, M Denti… - The Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Although preoperative opioid use has been associated with poor postoperative
patient-reported outcome measures and delayed return to work in patients undergoing total …

Preoperative opioid use increases the cost of care in total joint arthroplasty

KL Bell, M Detweiler, M Yayac, S Penna… - JAAOS-Journal of the …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted in Medicare patients who underwent elective
unilateral primary total knee or hip arthroplasty between 2015 and 2018. Preoperative …

Impact of Chronic Opioid Use on Postoperative Mobility Recovery and Patient-Reported Outcomes: A Propensity-Matched Study

CL Nelson, NP Sheth, CAH Rueda, RE Redfern… - The Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Opioid use prior to total joint arthroplasty may be associated with poorer
postoperative outcomes. However, few studies have reported the impact on postoperative …