Overview
The purpose of this study is to determine if intraosseous (IO) morphine decreases pain and post-operative opioid use in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients of the IRB approved surgeon(s) undergoing ACL reconstruction with bone-to-bone (BTB) autograft
- Patients aged between 18-40 years old at the time of surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients undergoing ACL reconstruction with any other type of autograft or allograft other than BTB
- Patients younger than 18 years old or older than 40 years old
- Patients undergoing meniscal root repair or any other repair that changes their weight-bearing status
- Patients with a history of substance abuse
- Vulnerable populations
- Patients on chronic pain medication within the last 6 months
- BMI >/= 35
- Allergy to morphine
- Unwilling to participate
- Any additional reason the PI deems reasonable