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Tan M, Chen B, Li Q, Wang S, Chen D, Zhao M, Cao J. Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Continuous Femoral Nerve Block, Femoral Triangle Block, and Adductor Block After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Clin J Pain 2024; 40:373-382. [PMID: 38506437 PMCID: PMC11081475 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000001211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the analgesic effects of continuous femoral nerve block (FNB), femoral triangle block (FTB), and adductor canal block (ACB) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The goal was to identify the most effective nerve block technique among these. METHODS Patients undergoing TKA were randomly assigned to 1 of 3 groups: FNB, FTB, or ACB. Nerve blocks were administered preoperatively, with catheters placed for patient-controlled nerve analgesia (PCNA). The primary end point was the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) score at movement at 24 hours postsurgery. Secondary end points included NRS scores at rest and movement, quadriceps strength, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test performance, range of motion, effective PCNA utilization, and opioid consumption at various postsurgery time points. RESULTS Of the 94 valid data sets analyzed (FNB: 31, FTB: 31, ACB: 32), significant differences were observed in the primary end point (H=7.003, P =0.03). Post hoc analysis with Bonferroni correction showed that the FNB group had a significantly lower median pain score (3 [2 to 4]) compared with the ACB group (4 [3 to 5], Bonferroni-adjusted P =0.03). Regarding secondary end points, both the FNB and FTB groups had significantly lower NRS scores than the ACB group at various time points after surgery. Quadriceps strength and TUG completion were better in the FTB and ACB groups. There were no statistically significant differences among the groups for the other end points. DISCUSSION Continuous FTB provides postoperative analgesia comparable to FNB but with the advantage of significantly less impact on quadriceps muscle strength, a benefit not seen with FNB. Both FTB and ACB are effective in preserving quadriceps strength postoperatively.
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- Minghe Tan
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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- Department of Pathology, College of Basic Medicine, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
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Ifarraguerri AM, Trofa DP, Piasecki DP, Fleischli JE, Saltzman BM. Perioperative non-opioid analgesia strategies after high tibial osteotomy: a systematic review of prospective studies. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2024:10.1007/s00590-024-04000-x. [PMID: 38758390 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-04000-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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PURPOSE Little is known about the optimal analgesia regimen after HTO. Thus, this study systematically reviewed the literature on clinical and patient-reported outcomes of pain management strategies for patients after HTO. METHODS A comprehensive search of the PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, and CINAHL databases was conducted from inception through September 2023. Studies were included if they evaluated pain reduction with analgesia strategies after HTO and were excluded if they did not report pain control outcomes. RESULTS Five studies with 217 patients were included. Patients with a multimodal intraoperative injection cocktail to the knee, femoral nerve block (FNB), or adductor canal block (ACB) for HTO had significant improvement in visual analog scale (VAS) and numerical rating scale (NRS) scores in the first 12 h postoperatively compared to controls. Patients on duloxetine had significantly lower NRS scores at 1, 7, and 14 days postoperatively and significantly lower nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) usage throughout the two-week postoperative period than the control group. Patients receiving an ACB had significantly lower opioid consumption than controls at 12 h postoperative. In patients with an FNB or ACB, no significant difference in quadriceps strength or time to straight leg raise postoperatively was observed compared to controls. CONCLUSION A multimodal periarticular injection cocktail, FNB, or an ACB effectively reduces pain on the first day after HTO, with an ACB able to reduce opioid consumption on the first postoperative day. Duloxetine combined with an ACB effectively decreases pain for two weeks postoperatively while reducing NSAID consumption in patients after HTO. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Anna M Ifarraguerri
- OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, #300, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
- Atrium Health, Musculoskeletal Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, 6th Floor MSKI Suite, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center, 622 West 168th St, PH 111-1130, New York, NY, 10032, USA
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- OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, #300, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
- Atrium Health, Musculoskeletal Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, 6th Floor MSKI Suite, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
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- OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, #300, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
- Atrium Health, Musculoskeletal Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, 6th Floor MSKI Suite, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA
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- OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center, 1915 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA.
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, #300, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA.
- Atrium Health, Musculoskeletal Institute, 2001 Vail Ave, 6th Floor MSKI Suite, Charlotte, NC, 28207, USA.
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Goree JH, Grant SA, Dickerson DM, Ilfeld BM, Eshraghi Y, Vaid S, Valimahomed AK, Shah JR, Smith GL, Finneran JJ, Shah NN, Guirguis MN, Eckmann MS, Antony AB, Ohlendorf BJ, Gupta M, Gilbert JE, Wongsarnpigoon A, Boggs JW. Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of 60-Day Percutaneous Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Treatment Indicates Relief of Persistent Postoperative Pain, and Improved Function After Knee Replacement. Neuromodulation 2024:S1094-7159(24)00064-3. [PMID: 38739062 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective surgery for end-stage knee osteoarthritis, but chronic postoperative pain and reduced function affect up to 20% of patients who undergo such surgery. There are limited treatment options, but percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is a promising nonopioid treatment option for chronic, persistent postoperative pain. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a 60-day percutaneous PNS treatment in a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial for treating persistent postoperative pain after TKA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with postoperative pain after knee replacement were screened for this postmarket, institutional review board-approved, prospectively registered (NCT04341948) trial. Subjects were randomized to receive either active PNS or placebo (sham) stimulation. Subjects and a designated evaluator were blinded to group assignments. Subjects in both groups underwent ultrasound-guided placement of percutaneous fine-wire coiled leads targeting the femoral and sciatic nerves on the leg with postoperative pain. Leads were indwelling for eight weeks, and the primary efficacy outcome compared the proportion of subjects in each group reporting ≥50% reduction in average pain relative to baseline during weeks five to eight. Functional outcomes (6-minute walk test; 6MWT and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) and quality of life (Patient Global Impression of Change) also were evaluated at end of treatment (EOT). RESULTS A greater proportion of subjects in the PNS groups (60%; 12/20) than in the placebo (sham) group (24%; 5/21) responded with ≥50% pain relief relative to baseline (p = 0.028) during the primary endpoint (weeks 5-8). Subjects in the PNS group also walked a significantly greater distance at EOT than did those in the placebo (sham) group (6MWT; +47% vs -9% change from baseline; p = 0.048, n = 18 vs n = 20 completed the test, respectively). Prospective follow-up to 12 months is ongoing. CONCLUSIONS This study provides evidence that percutaneous PNS decreases persistent pain, which leads to improved functional outcomes after TKA at EOT.
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- Johnathan H Goree
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Endeavor Health, Evanston, IL, USA; The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Better Health Clinical Research, Newnan, GA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine, Endeavor Health, Evanston, IL, USA; The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Texas San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC, USA
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- Neuroscience Research Center, Overland Park, KS, USA
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Yoo JD, Huh MH, Lee SH, D'Lima DD, Shin YS. A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Assessing Intraoperative Anesthetic Therapies for Analgesic Efficacy and Morphine Consumption Following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1361-1373. [PMID: 37952743 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare intraoperative anesthetic therapies for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) regarding postoperative analgesic efficacy and morphine consumption by conducting a systematic literature search. METHODS Randomized controlled trials of TKA using various anesthetic therapies were identified from various databases from conception through December 31, 2021. A network meta-analysis of relevant literature was performed to investigate which treatment showed better outcomes. In total, 40 trials were included in this study. RESULTS Surface under the cumulative ranking curve showed local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) with saphenous nerve block (SNB) to produce the best pain relief on postoperative days (PODs) 1 and 2 and the best reduction of morphine consumption on PODs 1 and 3. However, femoral nerve block showed the largest effect on pain relief on POD 3, and liposomal bupivacaine showed the largest effect on reduction of morphine consumption on POD 2. CONCLUSIONS According to this network meta-analysis, surface under the cumulative ranking curve percentage showed that LIA with SNB provided the best analgesic effect after TKA. Furthermore, patients receiving LIA with SNB had the lowest consumption of morphine. Although femoral nerve block resulted in better pain relief on POD 3, LIA with SNB could be selected first when trying to reduce morphine consumption or increase early ambulation.
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- Jae-Doo Yoo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medicine, The Graduate School, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education, Scripps Health, La Jolla, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Li F, Mo Y, Huang X, Sun K, Li B, Yin D. Cyclic cryotherapy with vitamin D facilitates early rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1380128. [PMID: 38741762 PMCID: PMC11089146 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1380128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cyclic cryotherapy and vitamin D administration on early rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), as its efficacy remains unclear. Methods We divided 150 patients (three groups) who underwent TKA into those treated with or without cyclic cryotherapy and vitamin D. Results Compared with patients who did not receive cyclic cryotherapy, those who received postoperative cyclic cryotherapy and vitamin D supplementation had significantly higher American Knee Society Scores (AKSS) on postoperative day (POD) 7 and at 1 month postoperatively; higher visual analogue scale (VAS) values on POD1-3 and POD7; reduced thigh swelling on POD3 and POD7; increased range of motion (ROM) on POD3, POD7, and at 1 month postoperatively; and reduced postoperative length of stay (PLOS). However, no significant difference in patient satisfaction was observed between the patient groups. At 1 and 3 months postoperatively, patients administered cyclic cryotherapy and vitamin D had significantly higher AKSS, ROM, and vitamin D levels than those who did not receive vitamin D. No perioperative complications such as surgical site infection, skin frostbite, or vitamin D intoxication were observed. Conclusion Cyclic cryotherapy post-TKA had short-term advantages in terms of AKSS, VAS, thigh swelling, ROM, PLOS, and accelerated rehabilitation, but did not improve patient satisfaction. Cyclic cryotherapy combined with vitamin D improved AKSS and ROM at 1 and 3 months postoperatively.
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- Fulin Li
- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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- Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Guangxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Nanning, China
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Compagnoni R, Puglia F, Magnani M, Klumpp R, Ferrua P, Calanna F, Minoli CF, Genco D, Menon A, Randelli PS. Optimised fast-track protocols in total knee arthroplasty determine shorter hospitalisation time and lower perioperative/postoperative complications. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024; 32:963-977. [PMID: 38461402 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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PURPOSE This literature review aims to present evidence-based clinical recommendations for the eight most debated topics related to perioperative management in total knee arthroplasty: counselling, prehabilitation, transfusion risk, tranexamic acid, drainage, analgesia, urinary catheter and compression stockings. METHODS A multidisciplinary team conducted a systematic review on these topics. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for the literature review and result presentation. The research encompassed articles from 1 January 2009 to 28 February 2023, retrieved through the MEDLINE database via PubMed, Embase database and Cochrane Library. RESULTS Forty-five articles were selected. Preoperative counselling has limited evidence for its impact on postoperative outcomes; yet, it can help alleviate surgery-related anxiety and manage postoperative symptoms. Prehabilitation can also prepare patients for surgery, reducing hospital stays and improving postsurgery functionality. Numerous studies suggest that preoperative Hb levels are independently linked to transfusion risk, with a recommended level of 13 g/dL. Combining intravenous and local tranexamic acid administration is strongly advised to reduce perioperative blood loss, while drainage after primary total knee arthroplasty offers no functional advantages. Employing a multimodal analgesia approach yields better results with reduced opioid usage. Indwelling urinary catheters provide no benefit and avoiding them can lower the risk of urinary tract infections. As for compression stockings, there is insufficient evidence in the literature to support their efficacy in preventing venous thromboembolism. CONCLUSION The best-track protocol has demonstrated its efficacy in reducing hospitalisation time and perioperative/postoperative complications. It is success relies on a collaborative, resource-adaptive approach led by a multidisciplinary team. Both patients and hospitals benefit from this approach, as it enhances care quality and lowers costs. Several studies have highlighted the significance of a patient-centred approach in achieving high-quality care. Creating a novel treatment protocol could be a prospective goal in the near future. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Riccardo Compagnoni
- U.O.C. 1° Clinica Ortopedica, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- U.O.C. Ortopedia e Traumatologia Pediatrica, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
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- U.O.C. Chirurgia della mano e microchirurgia ricostruttiva, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, ASST Bergamo Ovest, Treviglio, Italy
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- U.O.C. 1° Clinica Ortopedica, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
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- U.O.C. 1° Clinica Ortopedica, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
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- U.O.C. Anestesia e rianimazione, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
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- U.O.C. 1° Clinica Ortopedica, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
- Laboratory of Applied Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Statistica Sanitaria e Biometria, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e di Comunità, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- U.O.C. 1° Clinica Ortopedica, ASST Gaetano Pini/CTO, Milan, Italy
- Laboratory of Applied Biomechanics, Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
- Research Center for Adult and Pediatric Rheumatic Diseases (RECAP-RD), Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Upshaw WC, Richey JM, Tassin JP, Frolov MV, Miller BC, Kaye AJ, Sterritt J, Fox CJ, Ahmadzadeh S, Shekoohi S, Kaye AD. IPACK Block Efficacy for Acute Pain Management after Total Knee Replacement: A Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2024:10.1007/s11916-024-01237-3. [PMID: 38520494 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-024-01237-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patients often experience a significant degree of knee pain following total knee replacement (TKR). To alleviate this pain, nerve blocks may be performed such as the adductor canal block (ACB). However, ACBs are unable to relieve pain originating from the posterior region of the knee. A new type of nerve block known as the IPACK block may be used in conjunction with ACBs as it is designed to inhibit nerve branches innervating this area. In this article, we examine the rationale behind the IPACK procedure, how it is performed, and clinical trials examining its efficacy. RECENT FINDINGS 5 of the 7 clinical trials examined in this article showed the IPACK + ACB block to show superior efficacy in treating pain following TKR compared to other blocks. These blocks included PMDI+ACB, SPANK+ACB, PAI+ACB, ACB alone, and SCAB. 2 of the 7 clinical trials showed the IPACK + ACB to be less effective in managing patients pain following TKR compared to other blocks which included the CACB and 4 in 1 block. In most instances, the IPACK + ACB showed superior efficacy in managing patients' pain following TKR when compared to other types of nerve blocks. This was determined by measuring usage of opioids, reported postoperative pain, and length of hospital stays following TKR. Thus, we suppose the IPACK block may be used in conjunction with the ACB to effectively reduce patient's pain following TKR.
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- William C Upshaw
- School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- School of Dentistry, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA
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- School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- WakeMed Anesthesia, 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27610, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Neurosciences, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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Gómez-Sánchez E, Hernández-Gómez A, Guzmán-Flores JM, Alonso-Castro AJ, Serafín-Higuera NA, Balderas-Peña LMA, Franco-de la Torre L, Isiordia-Espinoza MA. Celecoxib Decreases the Need for Rescue Analgesics after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis. Clin Pract 2024; 14:461-472. [PMID: 38525714 PMCID: PMC10961807 DOI: 10.3390/clinpract14020035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and adverse effects of celecoxib after total knee arthroplasty. Keywords in the PubMed and Scopus databases were used to find article abstracts. Each included clinical trial was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool, and we extracted data on postoperative pain assessment using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at rest, ambulation, and active range of motion, rescue analgesic intake, and adverse effects. Inverse variance tests with mean differences were used to analyze the numerical variables. The Mantel-Haenszel statistical method and the odds ratio were used to evaluate the dichotomous data. According to this qualitative assessment (n = 482), two studies presented conclusions in favor of celecoxib (n = 187), one showed similar results between celecoxib and the placebo (n = 44), and three clinical trials did not draw conclusions as to the effectiveness of celecoxib versus the placebo (n = 251). Moreover, the evaluation of the rescue analgesic intake showed that the patients receiving celecoxib had a lower intake compared to patients receiving a placebo (n = 278, I2 = 82%, p = 0.006, mean difference = -6.89, 95% IC = -11.76 to -2.02). In conclusion, the pooled analysis shows that administration of celecoxib alone results in a decrease in rescue analgesic consumption compared to a placebo after total knee surgery.
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- Eduardo Gómez-Sánchez
- División de Disciplinas Clínicas, División de Disciplinas Básicas para la Salud, Cuerpo Académico UDG-CA-874 Ciencias Morfológicas en el Diagnóstico y Tratamiento de la Enfermedad, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico; (E.G.-S.); (L.M.-A.B.-P.)
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, División de Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47620, Mexico; (A.H.-G.); (J.M.G.-F.)
- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Médicas, Cuerpo Académico Terapéutica y Biología Molecular (UDG-CA-973), Departamento de Clínicas, División de Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47620, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Ciencias de la Salud, División de Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47620, Mexico; (A.H.-G.); (J.M.G.-F.)
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- Departamento de Farmacia, División de Ciencias Naturales y Exactas, Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato 36250, Mexico;
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- División de Disciplinas Clínicas, División de Disciplinas Básicas para la Salud, Cuerpo Académico UDG-CA-874 Ciencias Morfológicas en el Diagnóstico y Tratamiento de la Enfermedad, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico; (E.G.-S.); (L.M.-A.B.-P.)
- Unidad de Investigación Biomédica 02, UMAE Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Guadalajara 44340, Mexico
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Médicas, Cuerpo Académico Terapéutica y Biología Molecular (UDG-CA-973), Departamento de Clínicas, División de Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47620, Mexico;
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- Instituto de Investigación en Ciencias Médicas, Cuerpo Académico Terapéutica y Biología Molecular (UDG-CA-973), Departamento de Clínicas, División de Ciencias Biomédicas, Centro Universitario de los Altos, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tepatitlán de Morelos 47620, Mexico;
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Smulders PS, Ten Hoope W, Baumann HM, Hermanides J, Hemke R, Beenen LFM, Oostra RJ, Marhofer P, Lirk P, Hollmann MW. Adductor canal block techniques do not lead to involvement of sciatic nerve branches: a radiological cadaveric study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024; 49:174-178. [PMID: 37399253 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2022-104227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Low and high volume mid-thigh (ie, distal femoral triangle) and distal adductor canal block approaches are frequently applied for knee surgical procedures. Although these techniques aim to contain the injectate within the adductor canal, spillage into the popliteal fossa has been reported. While in theory this could improve analgesia, it might also result in motor blockade due to coverage of motor branches of the sciatic nerve. This radiological cadaveric study, therefore, investigated the incidence of coverage of sciatic nerve divisions after various adductor canal block techniques. METHODS Eighteen fresh, unfrozen and unembalmed human cadavers were randomized to receive ultrasound-guided distal femoral triangle or distal adductor canal injections, with 2 mL or 30 mL injectate volume, on both sides (36 blocks in total). The injectate was a 1:10 dilution of contrast medium in local anesthetic. Injectate spread was assessed using whole-body CT with reconstructions in axial, sagittal and coronal planes. RESULTS No coverage of the sciatic nerve or its main divisions was found. The contrast mixture spread to the popliteal fossa in three of 36 nerve blocks. Contrast reached the saphenous nerve after all injections, whereas the femoral nerve was always spared. CONCLUSIONS Adductor canal block techniques are unlikely, even when using larger volumes, to block the sciatic nerve, or its main branches. Furthermore, injectate reached the popliteal fossa in a small minority of cases, yet if a clinical analgesic effect is achieved by this mechanism is still unknown.
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- Pascal Sh Smulders
- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Biology, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam UMC Location AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Piette N, Beck F, Carella M, Hans G, Maesen D, Kurth W, Lecoq JP, Bonhomme VL. Oral as compared to intravenous tranexamic acid to limit peri-operative blood loss associated with primary total hip arthroplasty: A randomised noninferiority trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2024; 41:217-225. [PMID: 38214552 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oral as compared to intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) is an attractive option, in terms of cost and safety, to reduce blood loss and transfusion in total hip arthroplasty. Exclusion criteria applied in the most recent randomised trials may have limited the generalisability of oral tranexamic acid in this indication. Larger and more inclusive studies are needed to definitively establish oral administration as a credible alternative to intravenous administration. OBJECTIVES To assess the noninferiority of oral to intravenous TXA at reducing intra-operative and postoperative total blood loss (TBL) in primary posterolateral approached total hip arthroplasty (PLTHA). DESIGN Noninferiority, single centre, randomised, double-blind controlled study. SETTING Patients scheduled for primary PLTHA. Data acquisition occurred between May 2021 and November 2022 at the University Hospital of Liège, Belgium. PATIENTS Two hundred and twenty-eight patients, randomised in a 1 : 1 ratio from a computer-generated list, completed the trial. INTERVENTIONS Administration of 2 g of oral TXA 2 h before total hip arthroplasty and 4 h after incision (Group oral) was compared to the intravenous administration of 1 g of TXA 30 min before surgery and 4 h after incision (Group i.v.). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES TBL (measured intra-operative and drainage blood loss up to 48 h after surgery, primary outcome), decrease in haemoglobin concentration, D-Dimer at day 1 and day 3, transfusion rate (secondary outcomes). RESULTS Analyses were performed on 108 out of 114 participants (Group i.v.) and 104 out of 114 participants (Group oral). Group oral was noninferior to Group i.v. with regard to TBL, with a difference between medians (95% CI) of 35 ml (-103.77 to 33.77) within the noninferiority margins. Median [IQR] of estimated TBL was 480 ml [350 to 565] and 445 ml [323 to 558], respectively. No significant interaction between group and time was observed regarding the evolution of TBL and haemoglobin over time. CONCLUSIONS TXA as an oral premedication before PLTHA is noninferior to its intravenous administration regarding peri-operative TBL. TRIAL REGISTRATION European Clinical Trial Register under EudraCT-number 2020-004167-29 ( https://www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu/ctr-search/trial/2020-004167-29/BE ).
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- Nicolas Piette
- From the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine (NP, FB, MC, GH, J-PL, VLB), Department of Clinical Pharmacy (DM), Department of Locomotor System Surgery, Liege University Hospital (WK), Inflammation and Enhanced Rehabilitation Laboratory (Regional Anaesthesia and Analgesia), GIGA-I3 Thematic Unit (NP, MC, J-PL), Anaesthesia and Perioperative Neuroscience Laboratory, GIGA-Consciousness Thematic Unit, GIGA-Research, Liege University, Liege, Belgium (FB, VLB)
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Sarridou D, Gkiouliava A, Argiriadou H, Varrassi G, Chalmouki G, Vadalouca A, Moka E. The Efficacy of the Combination of Continuous Femoral Nerve Block and Intravenous Parecoxib on Rehabilitation in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial. Cureus 2024; 16:e56420. [PMID: 38638774 PMCID: PMC11024488 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The optimal strategy for the management of postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains challenging, while its treatment is crucial to increase patients' outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of parecoxib as add-on therapy, in a standard postoperative pain management protocol, represented by the continuous femoral nervous block. We studied its influence on rehabilitation indices and pain scores in patients undergoing TKA. MATERIAL AND METHODS This is a single-center, prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. All patients were operated with the use of subarachnoid anesthesia, and divided into two groups for postoperative analgesia. Both groups received a continuous femoral nerve block. One of the groups received intravenous parecoxib, while the other received a placebo. The primary investigated outcome was the range of motion (ROM). Recordings were noted at different times postoperatively. Bromage score (BS), visual analog scale (VAS), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) were also studied. RESULTS A total of 90 patients were included and analyzed. ROM was significantly better (p<0.001) and pain scores were significantly lower (p=0.007) in the parecoxib group. No statistically significant difference was found with regard to BS between the two groups. A significant correlation was found between ROM and VAS pain scores at 12 hours (p=0.02), while ROM was inversely correlated with STAI postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS The use of intravenous parecoxib is effective in improving rehabilitation indices and provides decreased postoperative pain scores after TKA.
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- Despoina Sarridou
- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC
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- Anesthesiology, Creta InterClinic Hospital, Herakleion, GRC
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Carella M, Beck F, Quoilin C, Azongmo MM, Loheac A, Bonhomme VL, Vanhaudenhuyse A. Effect of virtual reality hypnosis on intraoperative sedation needs and functional recovery in knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized clinical trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024:rapm-2023-105261. [PMID: 38413184 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2023-105261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Perioperative psychological stress and pharmacological anxiolysis can negatively affect the quality of recovery after total knee arthroplasty. We aimed to assess whether hypnosis combined with virtual reality could reduce intraoperative pharmacological sedation and improve quality of recovery after total knee arthroplasty surgery. METHODS In this prospective randomized clinical trial, 60 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty with spinal anesthesia were randomly divided into 2 groups of 30 patients each. Intraoperatively, intermittent boluses of midazolam 1 mg were administered at 5 min intervals at the patient's request, with a maximum driven by the clinical assessment of sedation depth. During surgery, patients received standard care (group control) or virtual reality hypnosis (group VRH). An unblinded observer recorded the total dose of midazolam administered during surgery, and changes in the Quality-of-Recovery 15-item score, comfort, fatigue, pain and anxiety before and 1, 3 and 7 days after surgery. RESULTS Patients in the VRH group required a lower dose of midazolam (mg; median (range)) intraoperatively (group VRH: 0 (0-4) and group control: 2 (0-9), p<0.001). Quality-of-Recovery 15-item, anxiety, and pain were similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS In total knee arthroplasty with spinal anesthesia, VRH reduces the requirement for intraoperative pharmacological sedation, without a change in the quality of recovery. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05707234.
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- Michele Carella
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Inflammation and Enhanced Rehabilitation Laboratory (Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia), GIGA-I3 Thematic Unit, GIGA-Research, Liège University, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Anesthesia and Perioperative Neuroscience Laboratory, GIGA-Consciousness, GIGA Research, Liège University, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Anesthesia and Perioperative Neuroscience Laboratory, GIGA-Consciousness, GIGA Research, Liège University, Liège, Belgium
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- Interdisciplinary Algology Center, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège, Liège, Belgium
- Sensation and Perception Research Group, GIGA-Consciousness, GIGA Research, Liège University, Liège, Belgium
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Maniar AR, Khokhar A, Nayak A, Kumar D, Khanna I, Maniar RN. Addition of Surgeon-Administered Adductor Canal Infiltration to the Periarticular Infiltration in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Effect on Pain and Early Outcomes. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00127-X. [PMID: 38401617 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Our aim was to study the additive effect of surgeon-administered adductor canal infiltration (SACI) over routine periarticular infiltration (PAI) on pain control [morphine consumption and pain score by the visual analog scale (VAS)] and early function [flexion and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test] post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS We prospectively randomized 60 patients into 2 groups. Group I patients received the standard PAI, whereas in Group II, the patients received a SACI in addition to the PAI. The total volume of the injected drug and the postoperative pain management protocol were the same for all. The number of doses of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) used for breakthrough pain was recorded as PCA consumption. For early function, flexion and the TUG test were used. The VAS score and PCA consumption were compared between the 2 groups by using analyses of variance with post hoc tests as indicated. The TUG test and flexion were compared using Student t tests. The level of significance was set at 0.05. RESULTS The PCA consumption in the first 6 hours was significantly higher in Group I (P = .04). The VAS at 6 hours was significantly lower in Group II (P = .042). The TUG test was comparable between the 2 groups preoperatively (P = .72) at 24 hours (P = .60) and 48 hours (P = .60) post-TKA. The flexion was comparable between the 2 groups preoperatively (P = .85) at 24 hours (P = .48) and 48 hours (P = .79) post-TKA. CONCLUSIONS Adding a SACI to PAI provides improved pain relief and reduces opioid consumption without affecting early function post-TKA. A SACI avoids the need for an anesthesiologist or specialized equipment with no added operating time and minimal added cost. We recommend routine use of SACI for all patients undergoing TKA.
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- Adit R Maniar
- Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic, University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Fewacity Hospital Private Limited, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Lilavati hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India; Breach Candy Hopital Trust 60 A, Bhulabhai Desai, Mumbai, India
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- Breach Candy Hopital Trust 60 A, Bhulabhai Desai, Mumbai, India; Department of Orthopaedics, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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Wan D, Wang R, Wei J, Zan Q, Shang L, Ma J, Yao S, Xu C. Bibliometric and visual analysis of research on analgesia and total knee arthroplasty from 1990 to 2022. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25153. [PMID: 38322956 PMCID: PMC10844279 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background In recent decades, there have been notable advancements in the field of analgesia and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aims to employ bibliometric analysis to elucidate the prevailing research focal points and trends within analgesia and TKA from 1990 to 2022. Material and methods Relevant publications were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica were used for visualization and bibliometric analysis of countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords. Results A total of 2776 publications on analgesia and TKA were identified, with the United States having the highest number of publications. The University of Copenhagen was the most productive institution, and Kehlet, Henrik was the most prolific author. The Journal of Arthroplasty had the most publications and citations. The most common keywords were "TKA," "pain management," "postoperative pain," "Total hip arthroplasty (THA)," and "postoperative management." Keyword burst detection demonstrated that adductor canal block (ACB) was a recent research hotspot. Conclusion Our study revealed a sharp increase in global publications on analgesia and TKA, and this trend is expected to continue. Further research is necessary to determine the optimal regimen for multimodal analgesia, the ideal location and volume of ACB, and their clinical significance.
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- Dongping Wan
- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Department of Health Statistics, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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Dutta S, Ambade R, Wankhade D, Agrawal P. Rehabilitation Techniques Before and After Total Knee Arthroplasty for a Better Quality of Life. Cureus 2024; 16:e54877. [PMID: 38533163 PMCID: PMC10965116 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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The most important gold standard treatment following advanced knee osteoarthritis is total knee arthroplasty. Following surgery of total knee replacement, the majority of patients report decreased pain and successful long-term results, but recovery is unpredictable, and most patients continue to exhibit muscle weakness in their lower limbs and functional limitations in comparison to similarly aged control individuals. The goal of this review article was to systematically review different articles containing controlled and randomized studies to find out the effectiveness of outpatient care postoperatively on short- and long-term functional recovery. The purpose of this review article is to investigate the possible advantages of pre- and postoperative rehabilitation as well as the value of exercise regimen recommendations following total knee replacement. The following interventions after total knee arthroplasty are discussed in this review article: preoperative education and exercises, continuous passive movement, strengthening interventions, aquatic therapy, balanced training, tourniquet exposure, use of alignment and implants, role of apps in phones and different wearable devices, influence of postoperative protocols, knee bracing, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and clinical environment. Strengthening and intense functional exercises for patients above 45 years of age, in land or water programs like aquatic activities, with the increasing intensity of the exercises in accordance with the patient's progress, should be included in the best outpatient physical therapy protocols. Because these exercises are so precisely personalized, the best long-term effects after surgery may come from outpatient physiotherapy performed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered physiotherapist or medical professional. This review article also includes the change in the quality and well-being of a patient's life who has undergone total knee arthroplasty and practiced the rehabilitation techniques.
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- Sushmita Dutta
- Orthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND
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Joshi GP. Regional analgesia as the core component of multimodal analgesia technique: Current controversies and future directions. J Clin Anesth 2024; 92:111227. [PMID: 37553267 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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- Girish P Joshi
- Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9068, USA.
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Piyakhachornrot C, Youngcharoen P. Pain management education needs for nurses caring for older adults undergoing total knee replacement. Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs 2024; 52:101037. [PMID: 37438242 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijotn.2023.101037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Effective postoperative pain management is necessary to improve the outcomes of older adults undergoing total knee replacement (TKR). Discovering what registered nurses (RNs) need to know about pain management may be beneficial to improving the quality of care. AIM The study aimed to identify the information needed to develop pain management education for RNs caring for older adults undergoing TKR. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design was used in this study. Three focus groups were conducted with 22 staff RNs with experience caring for older adults undergoing TKR at a supra-tertiary care hospital in Bangkok, Thailand; one focus group was conducted with five members of the hospital's nursing pain management committee. Data were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS Two themes relevant to pain assessment education were pain assessment and pain management. Subthemes of pain assessment included challenges in cognitively impaired older adults, inadequate knowledge and misconceptions, and re-assessing pain. Three subthemes of pain management were created, including knowledge of pain medication, new trends in pharmacological pain management and devices, and non-pharmacological pain management using cold compression. CONCLUSIONS RNs require current information about pain management to provide effective postoperative care for older adults undergoing TKR. The findings may be used in pain management education to update RNs' knowledge of pain management.
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- Chayada Piyakhachornrot
- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Jurewicz A, Gasiorowska A, Leźnicka K, Pawlak M, Sochacka M, Machoy-Mokrzyńska A, Bohatyrewicz A, Maciejewska-Skrendo A, Pawlus G. Individual Factors Modifying Postoperative Pain Management in Elective Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Surgery. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:211. [PMID: 38398720 PMCID: PMC10890574 DOI: 10.3390/life14020211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Total hip and knee replacements are the most common orthopedic procedures performed due to osteoarthritis. Pain is an intrinsic symptom accompanying osteoarthritis, persisting long before surgery, and continuing during the preoperative and postoperative periods. Appropriate pain management after surgery determines the comfort, duration, and cost of hospitalization, as well as the effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation. Individual differences in pain perception and tolerance in orthopedic patients remain an important research topic. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the predictors of analgesic requirements (morphine, acetaminophen, and ketoprofen), including individual pain threshold and tolerance, body mass index (BMI), diabetes, and beliefs about pain control in patients undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty using a multilevel regression model (N = 147, 85 women, 62 men, 107 after hip replacement, and 40 after knee replacement). Results: Higher pain tolerance was associated with a lower dose of morphine per kg after surgery. Patients undergoing hip surgery received a lower dose of ketoprofen than patients undergoing knee surgery. The more the patient believed in personal pain control, the stronger the negative relationship between pain tolerance and morphine requirement. The lowest doses were given to patients with the highest pain tolerance and the greatest belief in personal control. Factors such as belief in pain control and pain tolerance should be considered in comprehensive postoperative pain management in orthopedic patients to reduce opioid doses and, thus, side effects.
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- Alina Jurewicz
- Department of Specialistic Nursing, Pomeranian Medical University, Żołnierska 48, 71-210 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Faculty of Psychology in Wroclaw, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ostrowskiego 30b, 54-238 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Physical Education, Academy of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (K.L.); (A.M.-S.); (G.P.)
- Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznan, Poland;
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- Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Pomeranian Medical University, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Orthopaedics Traumatology and Musculoskeletal Oncology, Pomeranian Medical University, Unii Lubelskiej 1, 71-252 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Physical Education, Academy of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (K.L.); (A.M.-S.); (G.P.)
- Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, 70-453 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Physical Education, Academy of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdansk, Poland; (K.L.); (A.M.-S.); (G.P.)
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Dej-Arkom S, Pangthipampai P, Chandranipapongse W, Chatsirichareonkul S, Narkbunnam R, Charoencholvanich K, Tangchittam S, Iamaroon A. Efficacy and safety of different bupivacaine concentrations in periarticular infiltration combined with adductor canal block for bilateral total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. Knee Surg Relat Res 2024; 36:5. [PMID: 38243272 PMCID: PMC10799479 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-024-00211-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Pain management for bilateral total knee arthroplasty (BTKA) often combines adductor canal block (ACB) with periarticular infiltration (PAI). However, concerns arise regarding local anesthetic toxicity. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of different bupivacaine concentrations in simultaneous BTKA. METHODS Patients undergoing simultaneous BTKA under spinal anesthesia were included in the study. They received ACB with 50 mg bupivacaine for each thigh. The patients were then randomized into two groups. Group A was administered a PAI of 100 mg bupivacaine per knee (totaling 300 mg bupivacaine for ACB and PAI). Group B received a PAI with 50 mg bupivacaine per knee (totaling 200 mg bupivacaine for ACB and PAI). Postoperative pain was assessed using a visual analog scale at 4-h intervals for 48 h after surgery. Plasma bupivacaine concentrations were measured at eight specified times. Postsurgery walking ability was also evaluated. RESULTS Among the 57 participants analyzed, visual analog scale pain scores revealed no significant differences between the two groups. An interim analysis of plasma bupivacaine concentrations in both groups indicated no significant disparities. In group B, 93.1% managed to walk with assistance within 48 h, as opposed to group A's 71.4% (P = 0.041). CONCLUSIONS Combining ACB with 100 mg bupivacaine and PAI with another 100 mg bupivacaine provided effective pain relief. This combination also had a better safety profile and led to more patients walking postsurgery than when combining ACB with 100 mg bupivacaine and PAI with 200 mg bupivacaine. Thus, ACB combined with PAI with a total dose of 200 mg bupivacaine appears suitable for simultaneous BTKA. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03249662).
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- Sukanya Dej-Arkom
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Sreckovic S, Ladjevic N, Milicic B, Tulic G, Milovanovic D, Djukanovic M, Kadija M. Chronic post-surgical pain after knee arthroplasty: a role of peripheral nerve blocks. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 10:1335405. [PMID: 38274441 PMCID: PMC10810136 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1335405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Introduction Peripheral nerve blocks are an efficient method of pain control after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but there is no report of their impact on chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP). Methods This prospective observational study aimed to assess adductor canal block (ACB) and IPACK block (blocks vs. no blocks) on opioid consumption, postoperative pain score, chronic post-surgical pain 2 years after TKA. Results 166 patients (82 vs. 84) were analyzed. Opioid consumption was less in the group with blocks (9.74 ± 3.87 mg vs. 30.63 ± 11.52 mg) (p < 0.001). CPSP was present in 20.24% of patients in the group without blocks and 6.1% of patients with blocks (p = 0.011). Predictor variables of CPSP included pain before surgery (cut-off of 5.5), pain at rest (cut-off of 2.35), pain during active movement (cut-off: 2.5), and opioid consumption (cut-off: 8 mg). Conclusion Peripheral nerve blocks provide adequate analgesia, significantly decrease opioid consumption, improve functional outcomes, and reduce CPSP 2 years after surgery.
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- Svetlana Sreckovic
- Centre of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Clinic for Orthopaedics Surgery and Traumatology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Centre of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Medical Statistics and Informatics, Belgrade, Serbia
- School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Orthopaedics Surgery and Traumatology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Orthopaedics Surgery and Traumatology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Centre of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic for Orthopaedics Surgery and Traumatology, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
- Medical School, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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YaDeau JT, Cushner FD, Westrich G, Lauzadis J, Kahn RL, Lin Y, Goytizolo EA, Mayman DJ, Jules-Elysee KM, Gbaje E, Padgett DE. What Is the Role of a Periarticular Injection for Knee Arthroplasty Patients Receiving a Multimodal Analgesia Regimen Incorporating Adductor Canal and Infiltration Between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the Knee Blocks? A Randomized Blinded Placebo-Controlled Noninferiority Trial. Anesth Analg 2024:00000539-990000000-00698. [PMID: 38190339 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000006805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Optimal analgesic protocols for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients remain controversial. Multimodal analgesia is advocated, often including peripheral nerve blocks and/or periarticular injections (PAIs). If 2 blocks (adductor canal block [ACB] plus infiltration between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee [IPACK]) are used, also performing PAI may not be necessary. This noninferiority trial hypothesized that TKA patients with ACB + IPACK + saline PAI (sham infiltration) would have pain scores that were no worse than those of patients with ACB + IPACK + active PAI with local anesthetic. METHODS A multimodal analgesic protocol of spinal anesthesia, ACB and IPACK blocks, intraoperative ketamine and ketorolac, postoperative ketorolac followed by meloxicam, acetaminophen, duloxetine, and oral opioids was used. Patients undergoing primary unilateral TKA were randomized to receive either active PAI or control PAI. The active PAI included a deep injection, performed before cementation, of bupivacaine 0.25% with epinephrine, 30 mL; morphine; methylprednisolone; cefazolin; with normal saline to bring total volume to 64 mL. A superficial injection of 20 mL bupivacaine, 0.25%, was administered before closure. Control injections were normal saline injected with the same injection technique and volumes. The primary outcome was numeric rating scale pain with ambulation on postoperative day 1. A noninferiority margin of 1.0 was used. RESULTS Ninety-four patients were randomized. NRS pain with ambulation at POD1 in the ACB + IPACK + saline PAI group was not found to be noninferior to that of the ACB + IPACK + active PAI group (difference = 0.3, 95% confidence interval [CI], [-0.9 to 1.5], P = .120). Pain scores at rest did not differ significantly among groups. No significant difference was observed in opioid consumption between groups. Cumulative oral morphine equivalents through postoperative day 2 were 89 ± 40 mg (mean ± standard deviation), saline PAI, vs 73 ± 52, active PAI, P = .1. No significant differences were observed for worst pain, fraction of time in severe pain, pain interference, side-effects (nausea, drowsiness, itching, dizziness), quality of recovery, satisfaction, length of stay, chronic pain, and orthopedic outcomes. CONCLUSIONS For TKA patients given a comprehensive analgesic protocol, use of saline PAI did not demonstrate noninferiority compared to active PAI. Neither the primary nor any secondary outcomes demonstrated superiority for active PAI, however. As we cannot claim either technique to be better or worse, there remains flexibility for use of either technique.
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- Jacques T YaDeau
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York; and
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service), Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service), Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York; and
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York; and
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York; and
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service), Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York; and
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service), Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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Teixeira F, Sousa CP, Martins Pereira AP, Gonçalves D, Sampaio JC, Sá M. Comparative Efficacy of iPACK vs Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block for Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e51557. [PMID: 38313966 PMCID: PMC10835333 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with severe acute postoperative pain. The use of tourniquets and drains (T/D) is common in TKA but may have an influence on postoperative pain and muscular strength. The infiltration of local anesthetic between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee (iPACK block) is a motor-sparing block that provides analgesia to the posterior aspect of the knee. However, evidence regarding its efficacy is scarce. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of iPACK block and the impact of T/D use on pain and muscular strength after TKA. Material and methods A retrospective study was carried out including patients who underwent TKA from January 2020 to April 2023. Patients were allocated into groups according to the peripheral nerve block performed and T/D use. Results We included 415 patients in this study. No differences were found in pain at rest or the need for rescue analgesia between patients who received an iPACK block or sciatic nerve block (SNB) with T/D applied. Patients who received a SNB reported lower pain scores on movement (p = 0.019), but with a higher prevalence of motor block (p < 0.001). Patients who underwent surgery without using T/D reported lower pain scores on movement (p = 0.021) and reduced need for rescue analgesia (p = 0.041). Conclusion These findings indicate that iPACK block can facilitate early mobilization after TKA without significant impact on postoperative muscle strength. Furthermore, the use of a T/D may be a source of postoperative pain that could compromise early rehabilitation.
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- Francisco Teixeira
- Anesthesiology Department, Centro Hospitalar Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, PRT
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- Anesthesiology Department, Centro Hospitalar Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, PRT
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- Anesthesiology Department, Centro Hospitalar Trás-os-montes E Alto Douro, Vila Real, PRT
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- Anesthesiology Department, Centro Hospitalar Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, PRT
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- Anesthesiology Department, Centro Hospitalar Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, PRT
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Iamthanaporn K, Rojjanasirisawat N, Yuenyongviwat V. Superior analgesic efficacy of preemptive low-dose ketorolac compared with parecoxib after total knee arthroplasty: A retrospective propensity score matching study. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2024; 32:10225536231225758. [PMID: 38182131 DOI: 10.1177/10225536231225758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a routine orthopedic procedure often associated with significant postoperative pain. Efficient pain management is paramount for patient recovery, with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) being a common choice. Nevertheless, the specific NSAID and its dosing regimen can have varying impacts on outcomes. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study spanning from January 2016 to December 2020, we analyzed patients who underwent TKA. These patients were divided into two groups: one receiving preemptive low-dose ketorolac (15 mg) followed by 15 mg every 6 h for 48 h, and the other receiving parecoxib (40 mg) every 12 h for the same duration. We assessed pain scores, opioid consumption, and monitored adverse events. RESULTS Our findings reveal that ketorolac yielded superior results compared to parecoxib. Specifically, patients receiving ketorolac reported significantly lower Visual Numeric Rating Scale (VNRS) scores at 8- and 20-h post-surgery. This trend was further confirmed by linear mixed models (p = .0084). Additionally, ketorolac was associated with reduced opioid consumption during the initial 24 h. Importantly, the rates of adverse events were comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSION The utilization of preemptive low-dose ketorolac demonstrates promising potential in bolstering pain control within the initial 24 h post-TKA, potentially reducing the need for opioids. However, further exploration is required to thoroughly assess its prolonged analgesic effects and safety across various surgical contexts. These investigations could provide invaluable insights for optimizing pain management protocols.
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- Khanin Iamthanaporn
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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Lersch F, Correia PC, Hight D, Kaiser HA, Berger-Estilita J. The nuts and bolts of multimodal anaesthesia in the 21st century: a primer for clinicians. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2023; 36:666-675. [PMID: 37724595 PMCID: PMC10621648 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/21/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review article explores the application of multimodal anaesthesia in general anaesthesia, particularly in conjunction with locoregional anaesthesia, specifically focusing on the importance of EEG monitoring. We provide an evidence-based guide for implementing multimodal anaesthesia, encompassing drug combinations, dosages, and EEG monitoring techniques, to ensure reliable intraoperative anaesthesia while minimizing adverse effects and improving patient outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS Opioid-free and multimodal general anaesthesia have significantly reduced opioid addiction and chronic postoperative pain. However, the evidence supporting the effectiveness of these approaches is limited. This review attempts to integrate research from broader neuroscientific fields to generate new clinical hypotheses. It discusses the correlation between high-dose intraoperative opioids and increased postoperative opioid consumption and their impact on pain indices and readmission rates. Additionally, it explores the relationship between multimodal anaesthesia and pain processing models and investigates the potential effects of nonpharmacological interventions on preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain. SUMMARY The integration of EEG monitoring is crucial for guiding adequate multimodal anaesthesia and preventing excessive anaesthesia dosing. Furthermore, the review investigates the impact of combining regional and opioid-sparing general anaesthesia on perioperative EEG readings and anaesthetic depth. The findings have significant implications for clinical practice in optimizing multimodal anaesthesia techniques (Supplementary Digital Content 1: Video Abstract, http://links.lww.com/COAN/A96 ).
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- Friedrich Lersch
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern
- Centre for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hirslanden Klink Aarau, Hirslanden Medical Group, Schaenisweg, Aarau
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- Institute of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Salemspital, Hirslanden Medical Group
- Institute for Medical Education, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- CINTESIS@RISE, Centre for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Domagalska M, Reysner T, Kowalski G, Daroszewski P, Mularski A, Wieczorowska-Tobis K. Pain Management, Functional Recovery, and Stress Response Expressed by NLR and PLR after the iPACK Block Combined with Adductor Canal Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty-A Prospective, Randomised, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7088. [PMID: 38002702 PMCID: PMC10672046 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12227088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to investigate pain management, functional recovery, and stress response expressed by the neutrophile-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) after the popliteal artery and posterior knee capsule infiltration (iPACK) block combined with adductor canal block (ACB) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). PATIENTS AND METHODS This was a prospective, double-blinded, randomised, controlled trial in a tertiary referral hospital. Three hundred and sixty-six patients were randomly allocated into the sham block group and iPACK combined with the ACB group. The primary outcome was postoperative pain scores. The secondary outcomes were opioid consumption, functional recovery expressed by a range of motion, and quadriceps strength. Also, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were calculated. RESULTS There were significant differences between the sham block and iPACK + ACB group in pain scores p < 0.0001 at all time points. Therefore, there was a significant difference in opioid consumption (p < 0.0001) and functional recovery (p < 0.0001). Also, NLR and PLR levels 12 h (p < 0.0001) and 24 h (24 h) after surgery (p < 0.0001) were much lower in the iPACK + ACB group. CONCLUSION After total knee arthroplasty, the iPACK combined with ACB block group improved pain management, functional recovery, and stress response. Therefore, we strongly recommend this technique as a part of a multimodal analgesia protocol in knee surgery.
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- Malgorzata Domagalska
- Department of Palliative Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Palliative Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Spine Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-545 Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences Collegium Medicum, University of Zielona Góra, 65-046 Zielona Góra, Poland
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Gao J, Xue Z, Huang J, Chen L, Yuan J, Li J. Risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in lower extremity after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients over 60 years old. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:865. [PMID: 37957708 PMCID: PMC10644587 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04339-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE There is a significant risk of DVT after TKA. We aim to evaluate the potential risk factors for postoperative DVT in the lower extremities in TKA patients over 60 years of age and provide a reference for the effective prevention of DVT. METHODS This retrospective study included patients older than 60 who underwent TKA surgery in our hospital from May 2015 to May 2022 and compared and analyzed patients' personal characteristics and clinical data with or without postoperative DVT. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the potential risk factors for DVT after TKA. The sensitivity and specificity of each risk factor in the diagnosis of DVT were compared by the ROC curve, and the value of this model in the diagnosis of DVT was further investigated using a multivariable combined diagnosis ROC curve model. RESULTS A total of 661 patients over 60 who underwent TKA were included. Preoperative Hematocrit (HCT), platelet count, anesthesia mode, postoperative D-dimer, ESR, diabetes mellitus, and other aspects of the DVT group and non-DVT group were statistically significant after TKA (P < 0.05). Multivariate logistics regression analysis showed that preoperative HCT, anesthesia mode, and diabetes were independent risk factors for DVT in patients over 60 years old after TKA. Compared with the univariate ROC model, the multivariable combined ROC curve analysis model has a higher diagnostic value for the diagnosis of DVT. CONCLUSION DVT is common in patients over 60 years of age after TKA, and there is a multivariable influence on its pathogenesis. For patients over 60 with diabetes, neuraxial anesthesia is recommended for patients with high preoperative HCT levels, which may reduce the incidence of postoperative DVT.
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- JianQing Gao
- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, 325035, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, 325035, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The 900th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army Joint Service Support Force, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, 325035, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, 325035, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, 325035, Zhejiang Province, China.
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Joshi GP, Albrecht E, Van de Velde M, Kehlet H, Lobo DN. PROSPECT methodology for developing procedure-specific pain management recommendations: an update. Anaesthesia 2023; 78:1386-1392. [PMID: 37751453 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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The procedure-specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) working group develops evidence-based pain management recommendations. PROSPECT methodology is unique and rigorous. However, several limitations were recognised that needed to be addressed, and several new factors were identified that improved PROSPECT methodology. The aim of this article is to present updated PROSPECT methodology for development of recommendations for procedure-specific pain management, focusing on the methodological revisions we will implement. In future, included randomised clinical trials will need to be prospectively registered on a publicly accessible clinical trials database and the study design, including the primary outcome in the registration, should coincide with that in the published manuscript. Placebo-controlled studies in which the analgesic intervention of interest is solely paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cyclo-oxygenase-2-specific inhibitors or opioids will not be included. Studies comparing one drug in a particular class with another in the same class will also not be included. Future projects will use the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool for quality of reporting of methodology and results. A modified Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations (GRADE) approach will be used for grading of level of evidence and strength of recommendations. Finally, the updated PROSPECT methodology addresses several other limitations and implements new factors that all add rigour and transparency to developing procedure-specific pain management recommendations.
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- G P Joshi
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Program Director of Regional Anaesthesia, Department of Anaesthesia, University Hospital of Lausanne and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section Anaesthesiology, KU Leuven and University Hospital Leuven, Belgium
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- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, Division of Translation Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
- Department of Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Springborg AH, Visby L, Kehlet H, Foss NB. Psychological predictors of acute postoperative pain after total knee and hip arthroplasty: A systematic review. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2023; 67:1322-1337. [PMID: 37400963 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Identifying patients at high risk of acute postoperative pain after total knee or hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA) will facilitate individualized pain management and research on the efficacy of treatment options. Numerous studies have reported that psychological patient factors may influence acute postoperative pain, but most reviews have focused on chronic pain and functional outcomes. This systematic review aims to evaluate which psychological metrics are associated with acute postoperative pain after TKA and THA. METHODS A systematic search was conducted using the databases PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library until June 2022. Full-text articles reporting associations of preoperative psychological factors with acute pain within 48 h of TKA or THA surgery were identified. Quality was assessed using the Quality in Prognostic Studies tool. RESULTS Eighteen studies containing 16 unique study populations were included. TKA was the most common procedure, and anxiety and depression were the most evaluated psychological metrics. Several different anesthetic techniques and analgesic regimens were used. The studies were generally rated as having a low to moderate risk of bias. Catastrophizing was associated with acute pain in six studies (of nine), mainly after TKA. In contrast, three studies (of 13) and two studies (of 13) found anxiety and depression, respectively, to be associated with acute postoperative pain. CONCLUSION Pain catastrophizing seemed to be the most consistent psychological predictor of acute postoperative pain after TKA. The results for other psychological factors and THA were inconsistent. However, the interpretation of results was limited by considerable methodological heterogeneity.
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- Anders H Springborg
- Department of Anesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital-Amager and Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital-Amager and Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Section of Surgical Pathophysiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Copenhagen University Hospital-Amager and Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Zhang T, Zhang T, Niu X, Li L, Gu J, Chen M, Zhao X. Femoral nerve block using lower concentration ropivacaine preserves quadriceps strength while providing similar analgesic effects after knee arthroscopy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:4988-4995. [PMID: 37638985 PMCID: PMC10598127 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07549-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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PURPOSE Femoral nerve block (FNB) is widely used in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy. However, the most commonly used concentration of ropivacaine (0.2% or above) may cause an unexpected decrease in the muscle strength of the quadriceps. Therefore, a lower concentration of ropivacaine (0.1%) for FNB was administered to investigate the effect on quadriceps strength and postoperative pain after knee arthroscopy. METHODS This was a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial (ChiCTR2000041404). A total of 83 patients scheduled for elective knee arthroscopy were randomized to receive 0.1% or 0.2% ropivacaine for FNB under ultrasound guidance. The primary outcomes were quadriceps strength and numerical rating scale (NRS) pain score. Quadriceps strength was measured before surgery and 6 h and 24 h after surgery, while NRS score was recorded before surgery, at the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU), and 6 h and 24 h after surgery. Multiple linear regression tests were used to compare the differences in quadriceps strength and NRS score between the two groups. Two-factor analysis of variance, using the factors group and time of measurement, was used for repeated NRS scores. Secondary outcomes included knee mobility, side effects, patient satisfaction, and length of hospital stay. RESULTS The mean (SD) quadriceps strength at 6 h after surgery was 7.5 (5.7) kg for the 0.1% ropivacaine group and 3.0 (4.4) kg for the 0.2% ropivacaine group. The mean difference adjusted for baseline characteristics was - 5.2 (95% CI - 7.2 to - 3.1) kg (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the two groups in quadriceps strength at 24 h after surgery. The mean differences in the average NRS score and maximum NRS score in the PACU were - 0.6 (P = 0.008) and - 1.0 (P < 0.001), respectively. There was no significant difference in NRS score at 6 h or 24 h after surgery. Two-factor analysis of variance showed no significant difference in the interaction factors of time and group for average NRS score and maximum NRS score. CONCLUSIONS Compared with 0.2% ropivacaine, 0.1% ropivacaine for FNB preserved quadriceps strength at 6 h after knee arthroscopy while providing similar analgesic effects. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I.
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- Tao Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Mija D, Kehlet H, Joshi GP. Basic analgesic use in randomised trials assessing local and regional analgesic interventions for mastectomy: a critical appraisal and clinical implications. Br J Anaesth 2023; 131:921-924. [PMID: 37716888 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.08.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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Regional analgesia is a core component of an optimal multimodal analgesia technique. Several advanced regional analgesic techniques have been evaluated for mastectomy; however, the optimal choice remains unclear. Many randomised clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating various local/regional analgesic techniques do not include basic analgesics (i.e. paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cyclooxygenase-2 specific inhibitors, and dexamethasone) which precludes objective evaluation of their efficacy. The aim of this scoping review was to assess the use of basic analgesics in RCTs evaluating efficacy of local and regional analgesic techniques in patients undergoing mastectomy. PubMed was searched to identify relevant articles from January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2023. The key finding of this study is that almost 90% (n=82/92) of the RCTs evaluating local/regional analgesic techniques in patients undergoing mastectomy did not administer well accepted basic analgesics in the comparator groups. Consequently, the conclusions of the RCTs assessing local/regional analgesic techniques for mastectomy should be interpreted with caution. Also, clinical guidelines based on meta-analyses of these RCTs could be inadequate or inappropriate.
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- Dan Mija
- Medical Graduate, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Section of Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Kukreja P, Peabody Lever JE, Hussey H, Piennette P, Nagi P, Mabry S, Feinstein J, Vining B, Gerlak J, Paul CA, Kalagara H. The Dose Comparison of Intrathecal Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Single Institute Retrospective Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e49350. [PMID: 38143599 PMCID: PMC10749179 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Background and purpose of the study Intrathecal morphine (ITM) provides effective postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) under spinal anesthesia. However, the ideal dose at which maximal analgesic effects can be delivered with minimal side effects is not clearly known. This retrospective study is aimed to compare two different doses of ITM with respect to analgesia benefits and side effects. Methods This is a retrospective, descriptive, single-center study approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Three patient groups were selected: a control group receiving continuous adductor canal block (CCACB) under spinal anesthesia, and two experimental groups receiving single-dose adductor canal block (SSACB) under spinal anesthesia with either 100 mcg or 150 mcg of ITM. The sample size included 75 patients (25 per group) who were 18 years and older, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) class 1-3 who were undergoing primary TKA. Patients with chronic pain or opioid use exceeding 30 days and those undergoing surgeries other than primary TKA were excluded. Outcome data, including opioid use (from which post-operative oral morphine equivalents (OME) were calculated), antiemetic use, visual analog pain scale (VAS) scores, distance ambulated at 24 hours, and length of hospital stay, were extracted by chart review. Results In the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), patients in both ITM groups experienced significantly lower opioid consumption and pain scores compared to the control group (p<.001). Furthermore, cumulative OME at 24 hours was significantly less in the ITM groups compared to the control, but there was no difference between ITM doses (p=0.004; mean cumulative OME for control was 77.2 OME vs 43.4 OME for 100 mcg ITM vs 42.6 OME for 150 mcg ITM). Antiemetic usage did not increase in the ITM groups. Although there was no statistically significant difference in ambulation at 24 hours, both ITM groups exhibited a trend toward greater average ambulation distance compared to the control group (p=0.095; mean distance walked for control was 67.6 feet, 76.6 feet for 100 mcg ITM vs 98.8 feet for 150 mcg ITM). Hospital length of stay did not significantly differ between the groups. Conclusion ITM doses of 100 mcg and 150 mcg provide effective analgesia for patients undergoing lower extremity total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia. Patients receiving ITM had better pain scores in the immediate post-operative period and had overall less oral morphine equivalent consumption when compared to control. In addition, the safety and side effect profile for ITM is similar for both doses as there was no incidence of respiratory depression and antiemetic usage did not differ between all study arms. Future studies should explore the use of higher ITM doses and consider a broader patient population to further understand the advantages and potential drawbacks of ITM in TKA surgery.
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- Promil Kukreja
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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Chen X, Zhao X. Construction and application of a rehabilitation management programme for knee unicompartmental arthroplasty. Asian J Surg 2023; 46:5065-5066. [PMID: 37451889 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2023.06.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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- Xia Chen
- Department of Nursing, Cangzhou Clinical College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Hebei Medical University, Cangzhou, 061000, China.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Cangzhou Clinical College of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Hebei Medical University, Cangzhou, 061000, China
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Hansen CW, Carlino EK, Saunee LA, Dasa V, Bhandutia AK. Modern Perioperative Pain Management Strategies to Minimize Opioids after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am 2023; 54:359-368. [PMID: 37718075 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2023.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Total Knee Arthroplasty is associated with significant postoperative pain that can limit functional outcomes and patient satisfaction. In recent years, the standard of care for postoperative pain management has reduced reliance on opioids in favor of multimodal analgesia. These regimens consist of systemic medications such as COX-2 inhibitors, acetaminophen, corticosteroids, and gabapentinoids, as well as regional and local approaches such as peripheral nerve blocks and local infiltrative analgesics. Newer therapies, such as cryoneurolysis, are still being studied but have shown promising results. Additional studies are needed to determine the ideal pain regimen that will optimize pain control and eliminate the need for postoperative opioids.
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- Charles W Hansen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Box T6-7, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Box T6-7, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Box T6-7, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Box T6-7, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University, Health Sciences Center, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Box T6-7, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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Sikachi RR, Campbell B, Kassin E, Scuderi GR, Marino J. Analgesic Trends in the Management of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison of Peri-Articular Infiltration, Adductor Canal Block, and Adjuvant Treatment for Posterior Knee Pain. Orthop Clin North Am 2023; 54:369-376. [PMID: 37718076 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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The rising number of total knee arthroplasties (TKA's) in the United States increases demand for perioperative pain modalities, which can promote early mobilization and discharge. Over the decades, a focus has shifted from opioid-dominant regimens to motor-sparing multimodal protocols, which have not only improved pain scores and reduced opioid consumption but also improved overall patient outcomes. In this article, we briefly review the evolution of post-operative pain management in patients undergoing TKA and summarize the literature on the most popular modalities currently used including periarticular injections, adductor canal blocks, distal selective nerve blocks, as well as liposomal bupivacaine as part of a multimodal approach.
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- Rutuja R Sikachi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West, Morningside Hospitals, 1000, Tenth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 1001 Franklin Avenue, Suite 110, Garden City, NY 11530, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 1001 Franklin Avenue, Suite 110, Garden City, NY 11530, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, 600 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA
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Larsen MHH, Kehlet H, von Buchwald C. Transoral robotic surgery - time for consensus on pain assessment. A review. Acta Otolaryngol 2023; 143:902-911. [PMID: 37991140 DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2023.2282149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND In Head and Neck surgery Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) is evolving as a key treatment option for benign and malignant lesions in the oropharynx. Even so, postoperative pain is one of the primary early complaints following TORS. Well established evidence-based procedure specific pain treatment guidelines are available for a variety of other surgical specialties. However, there are no guidelines for TORS. AIM This review describes the available data of early pain intensity following TORS during rest and procedure related activity. METHODS Literature concerning pain in the immediate postoperative phase following TORS were obtained from two literature databases. RESULTS Most data on pain intensity following TORS are based upon a numeric rating scale, e.g. the Visual Analogue Scale and/or analgesic demands. Only one randomized clinical trial is available reflecting that the literature is mainly based on retrospective and a few prospective studies. Only one study analyzed pain during relevant functionality, i.e. swallowing. Overall, the studies suffer from a non-standardized approach and there is a need for transparent information concerning the timing of pain ratings and methodology. CONCLUSIONS The evidence for optimal pain control is limited, particularly during surgical relevant activity. Postoperative pain rating during activity is a fundamental element in pain trials in order to enhance recovery thereby calling for future consensus on assessment methodology.
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- Mikkel Hjordt Holm Larsen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Eid GM, El said Shaban S, Mostafa TA. Comparison of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block and knee periarticular infiltration for postoperative pain and functional outcomes in knee arthroplasty - A randomised trial. Indian J Anaesth 2023; 67:885-892. [PMID: 38044925 PMCID: PMC10691610 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_449_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Optimal analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) enhances patients' and surgical outcomes. The study investigated the ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block versus the periarticular infiltration in TKA. Methods Eighty-eight patients aged above 50 years scheduled for unilateral TKA were randomised as: Group 1 received intraoperative periarticular infiltration (0.5 mL adrenaline [4.5 µg/mL], 20 mL bupivacaine 0.5% with 89.5 mL saline) and Group 2 received immediate postoperative genicular nerve block (15 mL bupivacaine 0.25% with 2.5 g/mL adrenaline). The postoperative morphine consumption was during the first two postoperative days the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes were time to rescue analgesia, pain scores and functional outcomes. The comparison between groups was performed using the Chi-square test, the Student's t-test and the Mann-Whitney U test, as appropriate. Results The postoperative morphine consumption during the first two postoperative days and pain scores at rest at 12 h postoperatively were less in Group 1 than in Group 2 (P < 0.001). Pain scores during movement on the first postoperative day were lower in the periarticular group than the genicular group at 6, 12 and 24 h (P < 0.001). At 18 h, pain scores were higher in the periarticular group than in the genicular group at rest and movement (P < 0.001). Quadriceps motor strength scores were comparable between groups (P > 0.05). The knee range of motion and time up and go test during both days showed a statistically significant difference in the periarticular group compared to the genicular group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Periarticular infiltration and genicular nerve block yield effective postoperative analgesia and functional outcomes after TKA without motor affection.
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- Gehan M. Eid
- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Barahona M, Bustos F, Navarro T, Chamorro P, Barahona MA, Carvajal S, Brañes J, Hinzpeter J, Barrientos C, Infante C. Similar Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Improvement Achieved with TKA and THA According to the Goodman Scale: A Comparative Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6096. [PMID: 37763035 PMCID: PMC10532345 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12186096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) are effective treatments for severe knee and hip osteoarthritis. Historically, TKA has been associated with lower satisfaction than THA, but recent advances in knee surgery have led to lower dissatisfaction rates. This study aimed to compare the satisfaction and self-reported improvement in the quality of life of two cohorts of patients who underwent TKA and THA, respectively. Methods: This observational study compared two previously published cohorts of patients who underwent THA and TKA in a single university center. The Goodman scale was used to assess satisfaction and self-perception of improved quality of life after TKA and THA at a minimum one-year follow-up. Propensity score matching was used to balance age, gender, and follow-up between groups. Significance was set at 0.05. Results: The study included a total of 105 THAs and 131 TKAs. Both groups had high levels of satisfaction with pain relief, ability to do house/yard work, and overall satisfaction, with above 90% satisfaction rates. Regarding improvement in quality of life, both groups had 86% of patients reporting improvement as "much better." After propensity score matching, no significant difference was found between THA and TKA for any of the comparisons made using the Goodman scale. Conclusions: The study showed that both TKA and THA resulted in high levels of satisfaction and improvement in quality of life. There was no significant difference in satisfaction rates between TKA and THA, contrary to the historical trend of lower satisfaction rates for TKA.
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- Maximiliano Barahona
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Salvador, Providencia, Santiago 7500922, Chile
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital del Salvador, Providencia, Santiago 7500922, Chile
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Independencia, Santiago 8380420, Chile (C.I.)
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Kato J, Murase R, Minoshima R, Lu F, Toramaru T, Niki Y, Kosugi S, Morisaki H. Levels of preoperative cerebrospinal fluid pro-inflammatory mediators and chronic pain after total knee arthroplasty surgery. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2023; 67:1091-1101. [PMID: 37193632 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery are at high risk of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP). Accumulating evidence suggests an active role of neuroinflammation in chronic pain. However, its role in the progression to CPSP following TKA surgery remains unanswered. Here, we examined the associations between preoperative neuroinflammatory states and pre- and postsurgical chronic pain in TKA surgery. METHODS The data of 42 patients undergoing elective TKA surgery for chronic knee arthralgia at our hospital were analyzed in this prospective study. Patients completed the following questionnaires: brief pain inventory (BPI), hospital anxiety and depression scale, painDETECT, and pain catastrophizing scale (PCS). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples were collected preoperatively and concentrations of IL-6, IL-8, TNF, fractalkine, and CSF-1 were measured by electrochemiluminescence multiplex immunoassay. CPSP severity was ascertained, using the BPI, 6 months postsurgery. RESULTS While no significant correlation was observed between the preoperative CSF mediator levels and preoperative pain profiles, the preoperative fractalkine level in the CSF showed a significant correlation with CPSP severity (Spearman's rho = -0.525; p = .002). Furthermore, multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that the preoperative PCS score (standardized β coefficient [β]: .11; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.06-0.16; p < .001) and CSF fractalkine level (β: -.62; 95% CI: -1.10 to -0.15; p = .012) were independent predictors of CPSP severity 6 months after TKA surgery. CONCLUSIONS We identified the CSF fractalkine level as a potential predictor for CPSP severity following TKA surgery. In addition, our study provided novel insights into the potential role of neuroinflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of CPSP.
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- Jungo Kato
- Department of Anesthesiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Doctoral Program, Keio University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Azimi A, Tabatabaei FS, Azimi A, Mazloom H, Foruzanfar MM, Mahdavi NS. Intra-Operative Adjunctive Magnesium Sulfate in Pain Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty; a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Arch Acad Emerg Med 2023; 11:e58. [PMID: 37671273 PMCID: PMC10475748 DOI: 10.22037/aaem.v11i1.2058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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Introduction There has been growing interest in the potential role of adjunctive magnesium sulfate in improving pain management. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of intra-operative adjunctive magnesium sulfate on pain management and opioid consumption in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A comprehensive search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases, covering studies up to April 2023. The extracted data included pain management outcomes, opioid consumption, and adverse effects from the selected studies. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) were calculated for continuous outcomes, while risk ratios (RRs) were calculated for dichotomous outcomes. Meta-analysis was conducted employing random-effects models in STATA 17. Results In this meta-analysis of 8 randomized controlled trials involving 536 patients, adjunctive magnesium sulfate in TKA was found to significantly reduce opioid consumption during the first 24 hours after operation (SMD: -1.88, 95% confidence interval (CI): [-3.66 to -0.10]; p = 0.038). It also resulted in lower pain scores at rest 24 hours after surgery (SMD: -1.53, 95% CI: [-2.70 to -0.37]; p = 0.010). There were no significant differences in time to first rescue analgesic and adverse effects between the groups. The included studies were assessed to have low to high levels of risk of bias. Conclusion This study presents evidence at low to moderate levels supporting the use of intra-operative adjunctive magnesium sulfate in TKA for improved pain management and reduced opioid consumption. However, further research is needed to address the heterogeneity and to explore optimal dosing regimens and routes of administration to maximize the benefits of magnesium sulfate in TKA.
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- Amirali Azimi
- Department of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Department, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Emergency Department, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Reinbacher P, Schittek GA, Draschl A, Hecker A, Leithner A, Klim SM, Brunnader K, Koutp A, Hauer G, Sadoghi P. Local Periarticular Infiltration with Dexmedetomidine Results in Superior Patient Well-Being after Total Knee Arthroplasty Compared with Peripheral Nerve Blocks: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial with a Follow-Up of Two Years. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5088. [PMID: 37568489 PMCID: PMC10420252 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12155088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare local periarticular infiltration (LIA) with ultra-sound guided regional anesthesia (USRA) with ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine as an additive agent in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS Fifty patients were randomized into two groups in a 1:1 ratio. Patients in the LIA group received local periarticular infiltration into the knee joint. The USRA group received two single-shot USRA blocks. Functional outcomes and satisfaction (range of movement, Knee Society Knee Score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Oxford Knee Score, and Forgotten Joint Score), including well-being, were analyzed preoperatively and at five days, six weeks, and one and two years postoperatively. RESULTS Functional outcomes did not significantly differ between the two groups at six weeks and one and two years after the implementation of TKA. A moderate correlation was observed in the LIA group regarding well-being and pain on day five. Six weeks postoperatively, the LIA group showed significantly superior well-being but worse pain scores. No differences between the groups in well-being and functional outcomes could be observed one and two years postoperatively. CONCLUSION Patients treated with LIA had superior postoperative well-being in the early postoperative phase of up to six weeks. Furthermore, LIA patients had similar functionality compared to patients treated with USRA but experienced significantly more pain six weeks postoperatively. LIA leads to improved short-term well-being, which is potentially beneficial for faster knee recovery. We believe that LIA benefits fast-track knee recovery with respect to improved short-term well-being, higher practicability, and faster application.
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- Patrick Reinbacher
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
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- Division of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria
- COREMED—Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Precision Medicine, Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (P.R.); (P.S.)
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Kukreja P, Streetzel C, Short RT, Mabry SE, Feinstein J, Brazeel K, Cerice D, Chapman L, Kalagara H. Intrathecal Morphine Use Improves Postoperative Analgesia and Reduces Opioid Consumption in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Under Spinal Anesthesia: A Retrospective Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e43039. [PMID: 37674945 PMCID: PMC10479995 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Background Intrathecal morphine (ITM) provides effective postoperative analgesia for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) under spinal anesthesia (SA). The management of pain in patients undergoing TKA has remained a challenge for anesthesiologists, as no single regional anesthesia technique is adequate with regard to balancing effective analgesia with minimal side effects. Severe postoperative pain following TKA has been shown to negatively impact patient outcomes and mortality. This study is aimed to describe the effect of intrathecal morphine in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Methods This was a retrospective, descriptive, and single-center study conducted on patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty from June 1, 2022, to June 1, 2023. The sample size consisted of 50 patients who were 18 years and older, American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) class 1-3, and patients who had received either 150 mcg (experimental) or no ITM dose under spinal anesthesia. Oral morphine requirement (OME) and visual analog pain scale (VAS) were used to assess pain in the first 24 hours after surgery. Results The experimental group had significantly lower OME usage in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) (p < 0.001) and at six hours (p = 0.040) postoperatively. At 12 hours and 24 hours postoperatively, the two groups had similar OME use (p > 0.20, for both). The experimental group had significantly less total OME use over the first 24-hour postoperative period. The experimental group had significantly lower pain scores in the PACU (p < 0.001) and at six hours postop (p = 0.002); there were no significant differences between groups at 12- and 24-hours postop. The ambulation distance was clinically significant and better in the ITM group but was not statistically significant (p = 0.080). There was no difference between groups in the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). Conclusion The careful use of ITM with the optimal dose offers an effective addition to regional anesthesia for improved analgesia with minimal side effects. The 150 mcg ITM dose provided good analgesic effects with longer duration and was not associated with respiratory depression.
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- Promil Kukreja
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, USA
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Borna S, Haider CR, Maita KC, Torres RA, Avila FR, Garcia JP, De Sario Velasquez GD, McLeod CJ, Bruce CJ, Carter RE, Forte AJ. A Review of Voice-Based Pain Detection in Adults Using Artificial Intelligence. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10040500. [PMID: 37106687 PMCID: PMC10135816 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10040500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Pain is a complex and subjective experience, and traditional methods of pain assessment can be limited by factors such as self-report bias and observer variability. Voice is frequently used to evaluate pain, occasionally in conjunction with other behaviors such as facial gestures. Compared to facial emotions, there is less available evidence linking pain with voice. This literature review synthesizes the current state of research on the use of voice recognition and voice analysis for pain detection in adults, with a specific focus on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques. We describe the previous works on pain recognition using voice and highlight the different approaches to voice as a tool for pain detection, such as a human effect or biosignal. Overall, studies have shown that AI-based voice analysis can be an effective tool for pain detection in adult patients with various types of pain, including chronic and acute pain. We highlight the high accuracy of the ML-based approaches used in studies and their limitations in terms of generalizability due to factors such as the nature of the pain and patient population characteristics. However, there are still potential challenges, such as the need for large datasets and the risk of bias in training models, which warrant further research.
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- Sahar Borna
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
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Lindberg-Larsen M, Varnum C, Jakobsen T, Andersen MR, Sperling K, Overgaard S, Hansen TB, Jørgensen CC, Kehlet H, Gromov K. Study protocol for discharge on day of surgery after hip and knee arthroplasty from the Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement. Acta Orthop 2023; 94:121-127. [PMID: 36942664 PMCID: PMC10028556 DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2023.11636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Limited data exists on the implementation process and safety of discharge on the day of surgery after primary hip and knee arthroplasty in a multicenter setting. We report our study protocol on the investigation of the feasibility, safety, and socioeconomic aspects following discharge on day of surgery after hip and knee arthroplasty across 8 fast-track centers. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a study protocol for a prospective cohort study on discharge on day of surgery from the Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement. The collaboration includes 8 centers covering 40% of the primary hip and knee arthroplasty procedures undertaken in Denmark. All patients scheduled for surgery are screened for eligibility using well-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Eligible patients fulfilling discharge criteria will be discharged on day of surgery. We expect to screen 9,000 patients annually. Duration and outcome: Patients will be enrolled over a 3-year period from September 2022 and reporting of results will run continuously until December 2025. We shall report the proportion of eligible patients and patients discharged on day of surgery as well as limiting factors. Readmissions and complications within 30 days are recorded with real-time follow-up by research staff. Furthermore, patient-reported information on willingness to repeat discharge on day of surgery, contacts with the healthcare system, complications, and workability is registered 30 days postoperatively. EQ-5D, Oxford Knee Score, and Oxford Hip Score are completed preoperatively and after 3 months and 1 year. Finally, outcome data will be used in the development of a prediction model for successful discharge on the day of surgery.
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- Martin Lindberg-Larsen
- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and traumatology, Odense University Hospital and Svendborg.
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lillebaelt Hospital-Vejle
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital, Herlev-Gentofte
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Næstved, Slagelse and Ringsted Hospitals
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; University Clinic for Hand, Hip and Knee Surgery, Hospital Unit West Jutland and Aarhus University
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Anaesthesia, Hospital of Northern Zeeland, Hillerød
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Section of Surgical Pathophysiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
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- Center for Fast-track Hip and Knee Replacement; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital, Denmark
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Van de Velde M, Bonnet F, Pogatzki-Zahn E. High dose glucocorticoids: will this change the face of multimodal postoperative analgesia and enhanced recovery? Ugeskr Laeger 2023; 40:151-2. [PMID: 36722185 DOI: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000001782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Pedersen C, Vilhelmsen FJ, Laigaard J, Mathiesen O, Karlsen APH. Opioid consumption and non-opioid multimodal analgesic treatment in pain management trials after hip and knee arthroplasties: A meta-epidemiological study. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2023; 67:613-620. [PMID: 36759566 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND The leading principle in peri-operative pain management is multimodal analgesia, which reduces opioid requirements and associated adverse effects. Pragmatic pain trials should optimally test interventions in addition to multimodal non-opioid analgesics and interventions to ensure clinical relevance and baseline levels of opioid consumption that reflect clinical settings. We aimed to investigate opioid consumption and use of non-opioid analgesics administered adjunct to interventions in post-operative pain trials after total hip and knee arthroplasty. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted 7 January 2020 in The Cochrane Library's CENTRAL, PubMed, and EMBASE. Trials investigating analgesic interventions for post-operative pain in adults undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty were included. The primary outcome was the aggregated median 0-24 h post-operative opioid consumption. Further, we assessed the use of paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, gabapentinoids, high-dose glucocorticoids, local infiltration analgesia and nerve blocks administered as co-interventions equally to all participants. We assessed trends over time for all outcomes. RESULTS Of 14,200 records, 570 trials were included. Median 0-24 h opioid consumption was 21 and 22 mg iv morphine equivalents in hip and knee arthroplasty trials, respectively. Meta-regression showed no overall linear correlation between opioid consumption and publication year. The use of multimodal non-opioid analgesia increased over time, though only 48% of trials published from 2010 to 2020 administered two or more non-opioid analgesics. Applying more non-opioid analgesics was associated with lower opioid consumption in intervention groups. CONCLUSION Post-operative 0-24 h morphine consumption was median 21-22 mg. The demonstrated differences in non-opioid multimodal analgesic regimens between research and clinical settings, can potentially diminish the demonstrated opioid-sparing effects of trial interventions when such are implemented in a clinical context.
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- Casper Pedersen
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre for Anaesthesiological Research, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre for Anaesthesiological Research, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre for Anaesthesiological Research, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre for Anaesthesiological Research, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Centre for Anaesthesiological Research, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark.,Department of Anaesthesia, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Cuñat T, Mejía J, Tatjer I, Comino O, Nuevo-Gayoso M, Martín N, Tió M, Basora M, Sala-Blanch X. Ultrasound-guided genicular nerves block vs. local infiltration analgesia for total knee arthroplasty: a randomised controlled non-inferiority trial. Anaesthesia 2023; 78:188-196. [PMID: 36351436 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Genicular nerves block is a promising technique to treat acute postoperative pain in total knee arthroplasty. Similar to surgeon-administered local infiltration analgesia, it targets sensory branches from the knee capsule, but through a selective ultrasound-guided injection that reduces local anaesthetic dose (150 ml ropivacaine 0.2% with local infiltration analgesia vs. 20 ml with genicular nerves block). This randomised non-inferiority trial compared the analgesic efficacy of genicular nerves block vs. local infiltration analgesia in the first 24 h following total knee arthroplasty. Sixty patients were randomly allocated to receive either ultrasound-guided block of five genicular nerves or local infiltration analgesia. The primary outcome was rest pain numeric rating scale (0-10) at 24 h. Secondary outcomes included pain numeric rating scale (rest and movement) and cumulative opioid consumption during the first 24 h. We analysed 29 patients in the genicular nerves block group and 30 in the local infiltration analgesia group. We found that the median difference (95%CI) in postoperative rest pain at 24 h (non-inferiority criteria, Δ = 1) was -1.0 (-2.0 to 1.0, p < 0.001). Median difference in cumulative opioid consumption was 0.0 mg (-3.0-5.0, p < 0.001) meeting the non-inferiority criteria, Δ = 23 mg. We conclude that genicular nerves block of five nerves provides non-inferior analgesia in the first 24 h following surgery compared with local infiltration analgesia, but with a considerable reduction in the local anaesthetic dose.
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- T Cuñat
- Anatomy and Embryology Department, School of Medicine, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain.,Anatomy and Embryology Department, School of Medicine, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
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Jørgensen CC, Petersen PB, Daugberg LO, Jakobsen T, Gromov K, Varnum C, Andersen MR, Palm H, Kehlet H. Peripheral nerve-blocks and associations with length of stay and readmissions in fast-track total hip and knee arthroplasty. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2023; 67:169-176. [PMID: 36354132 PMCID: PMC10098538 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Revised: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral nerve blocks (PNB) have recently been recommended in total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty as they may reduce pain, morphine consumption, length of stay (LOS) and complications. However, whether PNBs are associated with early discharge within an enhanced recovery protocol including multimodal analgesia is uncertain. METHODS An observational multicenter study from January to August 2017 in six Danish Arthroplasty Centers with established fast-track protocols. Prospective recording of preoperative characteristics and information on PNB, LOS and readmissions through the Danish National Patient Registry and medical records. Multiple logistic regression was used to investigate associations between PNB and a LOS >1 day, LOS >4 days, and 30-days readmissions. We also reported on mobilization, pain, opioid and fall-related complications leading to LOS >4 days or readmissions. RESULTS A total of 2027 (58.6%) THA and 1432 (41.4%) TKAs with a median LOS of 1 day (IQR 1-2) and 5.3% (CI:4.6-6.1) 30-days readmission rate were identified. PNB was used in 40.7% (CI:38.2-43.3) of TKA and 2.7% (CI:2.0-3.5) of THA, but with considerable interdepartmental variation (0.0-89.0% for TKA). There was no association between PNB and LOS >1 day (OR:1.19 CI:0.82-1.72; p = .354), LOS >4 days (OR:1.4 CI:0.68-2.89; p = .359) or 30-days readmissions (OR:1.02 CI:0.63-1.65; p = .935) in TKA. Logistic regression in THA was not possible due to limited use of PNB. In TKA there were 12 (2.1% CI:1.2-3.6) with and 1 (0.1% CI:0.02-0.7) without a PNB, who had mobilization, pain or opioid-related complications, and 5 (0.9% CI:0.4-2.0) versus 4 (0.5% CI:0.2-1.2) who fell. Correspondingly, 2 (3.7% CI:1.0-12.6) and 11 (0.6% CI:0.3-1.0) of THA patients had these complications, while 0 (0.0% CI:0.0-6.6) and 17 (0.8% CI:0.5-1.3) fell. CONCLUSION Routine use of peripheral nerve blocks was not associated with early discharge or 30-days readmissions in fast-track THA and TKA. Future studies should focus on benefits of PNB in high-risk patients.
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- Christoffer C Jørgensen
- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics, Holstebro Hospital, Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics, Interdisciplinary Orthopedics and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Aalborg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Lillebaelt Hospital - Vejle, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology and the Center for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Rawal N. Intrathecal Opioids In The Management Of Postoperative Pain. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2023.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Thijssen M, Timmerman L, Koning NJ, Rinia M, van Dijk JFM, Cheuk-Alam J, Olthof K, Rekker S, Steegers MAH, van Boekel RLM. Multimodal analgesia practices for knee and hip arthroplasties in the Netherlands. A prospective observational study from the PAIN OUT registry. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0279606. [PMID: 36548295 PMCID: PMC9778981 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0279606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Different multimodal pain management strategies following total hip arthroplasty(THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery are used in clinical practice. The optimal pain management strategy, however, remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the differences in perioperative multimodal pain management strategies for THA and TKA in the Netherlands, and studies the associations between patient- and therapy related factors and pain outcomes. METHODS Data from the Dutch hospitals in the PAIN OUT network were used in this study. Demographic data, pain management strategy including perioperative medication use and anesthetic techniques were recorded and used in a multivariable regression analysis to study the association with maximum pain intensity, the duration of severe pain, pain interference in bed and postoperative nausea. RESULTS In 343 hip arthroplasty patients and 301 knee arthroplasty patients in seven hospitals, respectively 28 and 35 different combinations of analgesic regimens were used. The number of different drugs prescribed was not related to postoperative pain intensity. Female sex, younger age and spinal anesthesia were associated with higher postoperative maximum pain scores (Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) > 5). Hip surgery and ketamine use were associated with lower postoperative pain scores. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and gabapentinoids, higher age, higher body mass index (BMI) and male gender were associated with less postoperative nausea (NRS < 3). CONCLUSION In conclusion, our study demonstrated a large diversity of analgesic strategies following total joint arthroplasties in the Netherlands. Although no ideal strategy was identified, the use of NSAIDs, ketamine and dexamethasone were associated with less pain and less side effects.
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Affiliation(s)
- Marloes Thijssen
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain medicine, Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain medicine, Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Isala Hospital, Zwolle, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Málek J. Year 2022 in review - Perioperative pain therapy. Anest intenziv Med 2022. [DOI: 10.36290/aim.2022.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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