Abstract
August 2015 e65 of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and psychiatric disorders were associated with an increase in opioid use, whereas hospitalisation (versus ambulatory surgery), high level of preoperative pain and psychiatric disorders were found to be associated with an increase in antineuropathic drug use. Conclusions: This study revealed that around 1 out of 3 patients undergoing carpal tunnel surgery had persistent and even increased use of opioids and antineuropathics drugs more than two months after surgery, in relation with possible chronic postoperative pain. Considering the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome, the risks associated with persistent opioid use in this population should be further monitored.
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