Methamphetamine in Orthopaedics: Considerations of an At-Risk Population

David Q Cornwell; Austin R Thompson; Ryan M Ivie; Zachary M Working; Darin M Friess; James E Meeker

doi:10.2106/JBJS.RVW.20.00229

Methamphetamine in Orthopaedics: Considerations of an At-Risk Population

JBJS Rev. 2021 Jun 22;9(6). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.20.00229.

Authors

David Q Cornwell¹, Austin R Thompson¹, Ryan M Ivie², Zachary M Working¹, Darin M Friess¹, James E Meeker¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, [email protected].
² Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon.

PMID: 34550663
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.20.00229

Abstract

»: Methamphetamine use by orthopaedic trauma patients has risen to epidemic proportions.

»: Perioperative methamphetamine use by orthopaedic trauma patients requires physicians to consider both medical and psychosocial factors during treatment.

»: Behavioral and psychosocial effects of methamphetamine use present barriers to care.

»: Patients who use methamphetamine face elevated rates of complications.

MeSH terms

Epidemics*
Humans
Methamphetamine* / adverse effects
Orthopedic Procedures* / adverse effects
Orthopedics*
Risk Factors

Substances

Methamphetamine