Opioid Prescription Patterns Following Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatric Patients: A 13-Year National Database Analysis
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Opioid use following surgery has been a growing concern, particularly in light of the opioid epidemic, prompting significant changes in prescribing practices. Although opioids have traditionally been a cornerstone of postoperative pain ...
Background:Opioid use following surgery has been a growing concern, particularly in light of the opioid epidemic, prompting significant changes in prescribing practices. Although opioids have traditionally been a cornerstone of postoperative pain ...