Prescribing Opioid Analgesics for Osteoarthritis

Module 10 of 12 in Management of Osteoarthritis

Overview

In this module we'll explore the use of opioid analgesics as one of the components of pain management for patients with osteoarthritis.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

How do you prescribe opioid analgesics for osteoarthritis and what is the magnitude of the effect?

Contributors

Andrew Thompson
MD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)
Marlene Thompson
BScPT, ACPAC, (Advanced Clinical Therapist)