Multimodal analgesia practices for knee and hip arthroplasties in the Netherlands. A prospective observational study from the PAIN OUT registry.

Marloes ThijssenLeon TimmermanNick J KoningMyra RiniaJacqueline F M van DijkJuanita Cheuk-AlamKees OlthofSjaak RekkerMonique A H SteegersRegina L M Van Boekel

Published in: PloS one (2022)

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.

Keyphrases

pain management
chronic pain
neuropathic pain
primary care
healthcare
total knee arthroplasty
postoperative pain
low dose
high dose
spinal cord injury
knee osteoarthritis
ultrasound guided