This study aims to explore the role of a Life Care Specialist (LCS) for patients with upper arm injuries. LCS provides "pain coaching" using methods other than medicine, like teaching different ways to handle pain without opioids. Opioids are strong pain-relief drugs, but they can be addictive. The study focuses on how LCS can help reduce reliance on opioids after surgery and educate patients on safe use and disposal of these drugs.

• This study is for patients 18 years or older who have upper arm injuries needing surgery.
• It requires you to have a working cellphone for follow-up communication.
• You should not be pregnant, in prison, or unable to read or speak English at an elementary level.

You will need to give consent to join. The study will help understand better ways to manage pain and prevent opioid misuse. If you fit the criteria and want to learn about controlling pain without relying on opioids, consider joining this study to contribute to important research.