Surgery is a significant trauma on your body, and even if you’re prescribed painkillers to help decrease pain as you recover, you’re still going to be dealing with a range of pain and discomfort as healing runs its course. However, if you set up a pain management plan prior to your operation, you’ll be better […]
Concerning Stats On Opioid Use After Foot Surgery
Two new studies presented at the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society annual meeting in Boston found some concerning statistics when examining opioid use after routine ankle surgery. The findings suggest that more people are continuing to use opioids after therapeutic management for pain had concluded. According to researchers, chronic opioid use is “a major […]
