Older, Male Orthopaedic Surgeons From Southern Geographies Prescribe Higher Doses of Post-Operative Narcotics Than do their Counterparts: A Medicare Population Study

• Main Authors: Eric W. Guo, B.S (Author), Nikhil R. Yedulla, B.S (Author), Austin G. Cross, B.S (Author), Luke T. Hessburg, B.S (Author), Kareem G. Elhage, B.S (Author), Dylan S. Koolmees, B.S (Author), Eric C. Makhni, M.D., M.B.A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: We wanted to evaluate opioid prescribing patterns among orthopaedic surgeons and to identify demographics that may be associated with more extensive opioid prescribing habits that could be candidates for targeted education policies. Methods: Medicare Part D prescriber and prescription infor...