New study aims to cut opioid use after hip surgery without sacrificing pain relief

This study tests whether a pain management plan that limits opioids can help adults who need hip replacement surgery use fewer opioids while still controlling pain well. About 120 people having anterior total hip replacement will be randomly assigned to either the opioid-sparing plan or standard care. Researchers will track pain scores, opioid use, side effects, and patient satisfaction during the first week after surgery.