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Pain Management Resource Center

Explore guidance for care, recovery and informed decisions

Pain management decisions can affect every stage of care, from treatment planning to recovery at home.
This Resource Center is designed to support clinicians, patients, and caregivers with practical information, tools, and guidance.

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Clinicians

Patients & Caregivers

Pain RX

LSU Orthopedics Post-Op Pain Rx Protocol

A structured orthopaedic postoperative pain protocol outlining multimodal medication options for mild, moderate, and severe pain scenarios.

Guide to Opioids

Guide to Opioids

A visual guide for patients and caregivers covering opioid safety, tapering as pain improves, secure storage, disposal, and recovery expectations.

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Nutrition for Orthopaedic Surgery

A short video helping patients understand the role of nutrition before and after orthopaedic surgery.

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Disclaimer: AAOS does not endorse any treatments, procedures, products, or physicians referenced herein. This information is provided as an educational service and is not intended to serve as medical advice. Anyone seeking specific orthopaedic or pain management advice or assistance should consult his or her orthopaedic surgeon, or locate one in your area through the AAOS Find an Orthopaedist program.