Strategies for Reducing Perioperative Opioid Use in Foot and Ankle Surgery: Education, Risk Identification, and Multimodal Analgesia.

There remains a high prevalence and substantial risks of opioid utilization amongst orthopedic patients. The goal of this review is to discuss strategies for responsible opioid use in the perioperative setting following foot and ankle orthopedic surgeries. We will highlight 1) education interventions, 2) risk identification, and 3) non-opioid alternatives for postoperative pain management.