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Graphs showing initial opioid prescription characteristics of patients who did and did not experience prolonged 3- to 6-month postoperative opioid use. A, Mean total MME per prescription; B, mean number of pills prescribed per prescription; and C, mean duration of prescription in days. *Statistically significant difference. MME = milligram morphine equivalent
