Patient Education Before Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Is Associated with Reduced Early Postoperative Opioid Use

Catherine M. Call, MaineHealth
Kamli Faour, MaineHealth
Zoë A Walsh, MaineHealth
Diane Jeselskis, MaineHealth
Ryan Mountjoy, MaineHealth
Adam Rana, MaineHealth
Jonathan Watling, MaineHealth
Joseph Kahan, MaineHealth

Presented at the 2026 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether completion of a single preoperative patient education class prior to TSA was associated with reduced opioid consumption in the early postoperative period. Secondary aims included assessing healthcare utilization, opioid refill requests, and patient-reported outcomes.