Pain Management
CBT program ‘works wonders’ for patients with diabetes
Cannabinoids ineffective for cancer pain
Pre-TJA mind/body therapy improved postoperative patient-reported outcomes

DALLAS — Patients who underwent preoperative mindfulness training prior to total joint arthroplasty as part of a three-arm randomized trial involving different behavioral pain management techniques showed a clinically and statistically significant improvement in patient-reported function outcome scores at 6 weeks postoperatively, according to a speaker at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Prediction model shows potential for identifying cancer survivors at risk for opioid misuse
Oral arginine therapy appears safe, effective for sickle cell disease pain management
Updated depressive model targets patients with prescription opioid use disorder
Discussions of ‘best’ THR surgical approaches are unnecessary

As someone who has been in orthopaedic surgery for nearly 4 decades, I certainly welcome both evolution and innovation. However, I also prefer stability in my orthopaedic practice and tend to be patient when it comes to new advances in the specialty. As a hip surgeon, I have reflected on the implants, surgical techniques, pain management and rehabilitation programs used and the attitudes of the surgeons and patients in 1982, when I began my practice.
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute opioid protocol linked to reduced consumption, refill rate
Opioid workgroup guidelines address treatment of dermatologic postop pain
Physicians explore cannabinoids as pain management solution

In 2018, WHO reported musculoskeletal conditions accounted for a greater proportion of persistent pain, with more than 150 diagnoses that affect the locomotor system. Although there are approved medications to treat musculoskeletal pain, sources who spoke with Orthopedics Today said these medications may not work or be suitable for all patients, especially for long term use, depending on their medical status.