The Role of Cannabis in Orthopedic Surgery

Cannabis use has increased dramatically in America with recent regulatory policy changes. Despite growing access and prevalence of use of cannabinoids both medically and recreationally, scientific evidence describing its safety and efficacy are limited, especially in the context of treating musculoskeletal pathology. The purpose of this review is to present data evaluating the role of cannabinoids as an adjunct in multimodal pain management, as a modulator in bone metabolism, and as a potential agent in combating the opioid epidemic.