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ABSTRACT: Background
Given the high prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in the USA, it is important for orthopedic surgeons to promptly identify patients who may be at risk for opioid misuse.Questions/purposes
The aim of this literature review was to elucidate various musculoskeletal pathologies and complications, as seen on imaging, that may indicate opioid misuse or opioid use disorder.Methods
A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases for articles related to imaging findings associated with chronic opioid use or misuse in orthopedic patients. Two independent reviewers conducted the search utilizing pertinent Boolean operations.Results
We reviewed 36 full-text articles and categorized the radiographic evidence of opioid misuse as follows: soft-tissue radiologic findings, cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, abscess formation, retained needles, discitis, myopathy and rhabdomyolysis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and septic thrombophlebitis.Conclusion
Knowledge of the radiologic findings of opioid misuse will assist orthopedic surgeons in making timely diagnoses that may alter therapeutic regimens for their patients.
SUBMITTER: Greditzer HG
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6384203 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Greditzer Harry G HG Massel Dustin H DH Barrera Carlos M CM Emerson Christopher P CP Rizzo Michael G MG Ezuddin Nisreen N Brasil Camila C Nuno Ane Ugarte AU Jose Jean J
HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery 20190108 1
<h4>Background</h4>Given the high prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions in the USA, it is important for orthopedic surgeons to promptly identify patients who may be at risk for opioid misuse.<h4>Questions/purposes</h4>The aim of this literature review was to elucidate various musculoskeletal pathologies and complications, as seen on imaging, that may indicate opioid misuse or opioid use disorder.<h4>Methods</h4>A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library d ...[more]