Recover with confidence: Postsurgical pain relief with a non-opioid option
Why some doctors are choosing a long-lasting injection to reduce opioid use and ease recovery after surgery.
“The number of surgeries in the United States rises each year, with over 92 million performed in 2024.1 For many patients, surgery is only half the battle. Managing pain afterward is often the greater challenge.
Opioids were once the go-to solution for surgical pain relief, but unwanted side effects like nausea, dizziness, constipation and the potential risk of dependence and misuse have led both patients and health care providers to seek safer, more effective alternatives that support a smoother recovery.2″