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Newest firstThere is renewed interest in investigating the analgesic properties of cannabis for musculoskeletal joint pain; however, available data remain limited. This cross-sectional study was designed with the objective of evaluating patients' perceptions regarding the effect of cannabis on arthritis pain. Patients with arthritis pain presenting at one of three orthopedic clinics were asked to complete the study questionna…
Open article record in new tab ↗This case report describes the management of a 40-year-old female who developed a saddle pulmonary embolism (PE) following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a distal tibia fracture. The patient had no significant past medical history except for regular cannabis use. Postoperatively, she developed a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a saddle PE, which were managed with catheter-directed thrombectomy and a…
Introduction An estimated 54 million Americans currently suffer from debilitating arthritis. Patients who have exhausted conservative measures can be subject to chronic pain and resort to symptomatic management with anti-inflammatories, acetaminophen, and opioids. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that has shown promise in preclinical studies to reduce inflammation and pain associated with arthri…
Background Recent work has shed light on the potential benefits of cannabinoids for multimodal pain control following orthopedic procedures. The objective of this review was to summarize the available evidence of analgesic and opioid-sparing effects cannabinoids have in orthopedic surgery and identify adverse events associated with their use. Methods A systematic review of the literature using Preferred Reporting…
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