The effectiveness of extended reality on relieving pain after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Shilong SuRuideng WangZhengyang ChenFang ZhouYunqing Zhang

Published in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2024)

This systematic review and meta-analysis found applying XR could significantly reduce postoperative pain and anxiety after TKA. When XR was combined with conventional methods, postoperative pain can be effectively relieved, especially within 2 weeks after the operation. XR is an effective non-pharmacological analgesia scheme.

Keyphrases

postoperative pain
systematic review
pain management
randomized controlled trial
total knee arthroplasty
chronic pain
sleep quality
gestational age
spinal cord injury
preterm birth
patient satisfaction