Factors Associated With Concurrent Benzodiazepine and Opioid Use Following Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Nationwide Cohort Study

Key Points

• Examine factors that lead to concurrent use of benzodiazepines and opioids after total hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Nationwide cohort study design
• Analysis of preoperative medication use
• Assessment of outpatient prescriptions post-surgery
• Preoperative benzodiazepine use is the primary factor for concurrent dispensation of benzodiazepines and opioids.
• Preoperative use of antidepressants/anxiolytics is also associated with increased concurrent use.