Study on Opioid Consumption Post-Operatively for Hallux Valgus Correction
This study conducted at Prisma Health University of South Carolina Orthopedic Center in Columbia, SC, aimed to determine the average quantity and type of post-operative opioids consumed after hallux valgus correction surgery. 91.38% of patients consumed opioid medication post-operatively, with prescribed medications like Hydrocodone and Oxycodone. The average number of opioid pills consumed was found to be 20 at 2 weeks post-operatively and 23 at 12 weeks post-operatively. Factors such as BMI were identified as statistically significant variables affecting opioid consumption. Patients consumed on average 22-24 narcotic pain pills after surgery, and if prescribed 24 pills, there was a 95% chance no additional pain medication would be needed.
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Zachary T. Thier OMS1, Matthew E. Barfield MS2, Tyler A. Gonzalez MD, MBA, J. Benjamin Jackson III MD, MBA,
All data collection was performed at Prisma Health University of South Carolina Orthopedic Center in Columbia, SC The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose
Hallux valgus is a commonly treated condition by orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons Opioids are often prescribed to manage post- operative pain.
To determine the average quantity and type of post-operative opioids consumed after hallux valgus correction surgery and to assess potential predictive factors for increased opioid consumption.
Pre-operative demographics were collected Surgical and PACU data was recorded Data was collected on pain medication consumption at the 2, 6, and 12 weeks post- operatively
53/58 (91.38%) consumed opioid medication post- operatively Medication Prescribed Hydrocodone Oxycodone Meperidine Number of Patients 39 (73.58%) 13 (24.52%) 1 (1.89%) Average number of opioid pills collectively consumed 2-weeks post-operatively: 20 12-weeks post-operatively: 23 Statistically significant variables BMI
Patients consumed on average 22-24 narcotic pain pills after surgery If prescribed 24 narcotic pain pills, there is a 95% chance no additional pain medication will be needed
