Abstract:Background: There is a relative paucity of literature on how to best treat postoperative pain after knee arthroscopy in the adolescent population. Purpose: To evaluate the use of opioid medication after knee arthroscopy in adolescent patients. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: We prospectively enrolled 50 patients aged 10 to 18 years who underwent 1 of the following procedures: diagnostic arthroscopy; plica excision; loose body removal; debridement; chondroplasty; meniscal repair; and/o… Show more
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