Analysis of perioperative methadone use in patients undergoing orthopedic procedures in the USA: a research report

Key Points

• To analyze the patterns of methadone use during orthopedic surgeries and its effects on pain management.
• Examined methadone utilization across various US hospitals during orthopedic procedures.
• Analyzed comparisons of pain management outcomes in relation to methadone administration.
• Assessed opioid requirement reductions post-surgery with methadone use.
• Methadone use in orthopedic surgeries is currently uncommon across hospitals.
• Variability in usage patterns suggests a lack of standard guidelines.
• Patients receiving methadone showed reduced overall opioid consumption postoperatively.