Pain management after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized study.

Journal: Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma
Published Date: Dec 14, 2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for improving mobility and quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis. Postoperative pain control management after TKA is still a concern as it relates to patients satisfaction and functional recovery.Many anesthetic regimens and techniques have been explored to decrease postoperative pain and enhance the fast recovery after TKA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the best anesthetic treatment in pain control after TKA.

Authors

  • A Paglia
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.
  • R Goderecci
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.
  • N Ciprietti
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.
  • M Lagorio
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.
  • S Necozione
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.
  • V Calvisi
    Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Via Vetoio, Coppito 2, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy.

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