Arthroplasty Topics Podcast | AAHKS

Education Increases Disposal of Opioid Tablets after Hip, Knee Surgery


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In their study presented at the 2019 AAHKS Annual Meeting, Charles P. Hannon, MD and Craig J. Della Valle, MD were surprised to find how many opioid tablets were unused by patients following total joint arthroplasty. They found that by educating patients about disposal before surgery and sending reminders after surgery, more complied. Topics include: […]

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Arthroplasty Topics Podcast | AAHKSBy American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons