Risk factors for long-term analgesic prescription after hip or knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: results of a multivariable regression analysis based on health insurance claims data from 137,875 patients with postoperative inpatient rehabilitation
Continued analgesic prescription after elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) indicates persistent pain and increases the risk of adverse drug reactions, particularly in older patients or those with chronic conditions. The aim of this study was to identify independent risk factors for lo...