Propensity-score matched analysis observes opioid use post hip surgery, indicating risks in high-needs patients.
Persistent opioid use is common after both THA and hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture. Patients with higher health care needs before fracture and higher comorbidity burden were more likely to persistently use postoperative opioids.
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