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Andersen LØ, Kehlet H. Analgesic efficacy of local infiltration analgesia in hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review. Br J Anaesth 2014; 113:360-74. [PMID: 24939863 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeu155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 187] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in local infiltration analgesia (LIA) as a technique to control postoperative pain. We conducted a systematic review of randomized clinical trials investigating LIA for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of LIA for early postoperative pain treatment. In addition, the analgesic efficacy of wound catheters and implications for length of hospital stay (LOS) were evaluated. Twenty-seven randomized controlled trials in 756 patients operated on with THA and 888 patients operated on with TKA were selected for inclusion in the review. In THA, no additional analgesic effect of LIA compared with placebo was reported in trials with low risk of bias when a multimodal analgesic regimen was administered perioperatively. Compared with intrathecal morphine and epidural analgesia, LIA was reported to have similar or improved analgesic efficacy. In TKA, most trials reported reduced pain and reduced opioid requirements with LIA compared with a control group treated with placebo/no injection. Compared with femoral nerve block, epidural or intrathecal morphine LIA provided similar or improved analgesia in the early postoperative period but most trials had a high risk of bias due to different systemic analgesia between groups. Overall, the use of wound catheters for postoperative administration of local anaesthetic was not supported in the included trials, and LOS was not related to analgesic efficacy. Despite the many studies of LIA, final interpretation is hindered by methodological insufficiencies in most studies, especially because of differences in use of systemic analgesia between groups. However, LIA provides effective analgesia in the initial postoperative period after TKA in most randomized clinical trials even when combined with multimodal systemic analgesia. In contrast, LIA may have limited additional analgesic efficacy in THA when combined with a multimodal analgesic regimen. Postoperative administration of local anaesthetic in wound catheters did not provide additional analgesia when systemic analgesia was similar and LOS was not related to use of LIA with a fast-track set-up.
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- L Ø Andersen
- The Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- The Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Wranicz P, Andersen H, Nordbø A, Kongsgaard UE. Factors influencing the quality of postoperative epidural analgesia: an observational multicenter study. Local Reg Anesth 2014; 7:39-45. [PMID: 25206312 PMCID: PMC4157402 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s67153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Epidural analgesia (EDA) is used widely for postoperative pain treatment. However, studies have reported a failure rate of EDA of up to 30%. We aimed to evaluate the quality of postoperative EDA in patients undergoing a laparotomy in five Norwegian hospitals. Methods This was a multicenter observational study in patients undergoing a laparotomy with epidural-based postoperative analgesia. Data were registered at three time points. Technical aspects, infusion rates, pain intensity, assessment procedures, side effects, and satisfaction of patients and health personnel were recorded. The use of other pain medications and coanalgesics was registered. Results Three hundred and seventeen patients were included. Pain control at rest was satisfactory in 89% of patients at 24 hours and in 91% at 48 hours. Pain control when coughing was satisfactory in 62% at 24 hours and in 59% at 48 hours. The spread of hypoesthesia was consistent for each individual patient but varied between patients. The hypoesthetic area was not associated with pain intensity, and the precision of the EDA insertion point was not associated with the pain score. Few side effects were reported. EDA was regarded as effective and functioning well by 64% of health personnel. Conclusion EDA was an effective method for postoperative pain relief at rest but did not give sufficient pain relief during mobilization. The use of cold stimulation to assess the spread of EDA had limited value as a clinical indicator of the efficacy of postoperative pain control. Validated tools for the control of EDA quality are needed.
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- Piotr Wranicz
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway ; Medical Faculty, Oslo University, Oslo, Norway
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Grosu I, Lavand'homme P, Thienpont E. Pain after knee arthroplasty: an unresolved issue. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2014; 22:1744-58. [PMID: 24201900 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-013-2750-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2013] [Accepted: 10/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite the recent advances in the understanding of pain mechanisms and the introduction of new drugs and new techniques in the postoperative management, pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is still an unresolved issue. It affects the quality of life and rehabilitation of an important percentage of patients undergoing TKA. The aim of this narrative review was to give an overview on pain mechanisms and multimodal pain management. METHODS A review of all peer-reviewed articles on pain after knee arthroplasty was performed by two reviewers. Recent articles on incisional pain mechanisms were included because of their importance in the understanding of postsurgical pain. Search was performed in Pubmed, Cochrane and Google Scholar data bases. RESULTS Postsurgical pain mechanisms are based on both local and systemic inflammatory reactions. Peri-operative pain management starts with the anaesthetic technique and resides on a multimodal analgesia regimen. New concepts, drugs and techniques have shown their efficacy in reducing the severity of acute postoperative pain and the risk of developing chronic pain after TKA. CONCLUSION This narrative review offers a clear overview of pain mechanism after knee arthroplasty and an understanding on how multimodal pain management can reduce the intensity and duration of pain after knee arthroplasty.
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- Irina Grosu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Av. Hippocrate 10, 1200, Brussels, Belgium
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Grevstad U, Mathiesen O, Lind T, Dahl J. Effect of adductor canal block on pain in patients with severe pain after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized study with individual patient analysis. Br J Anaesth 2014; 112:912-9. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aet441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Bandholm T, Thorborg K, Lunn TH, Kehlet H, Jakobsen TL. Knee pain during strength training shortly following fast-track total knee arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2014; 9:e91107. [PMID: 24614574 PMCID: PMC3948740 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0091107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2013] [Accepted: 02/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Loading and contraction failure (muscular exhaustion) are strength training variables known to influence neural activation of the exercising muscle in healthy subjects, which may help reduce neural inhibition of the quadriceps muscle following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is unknown how these exercise variables influence knee pain after TKA. OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of loading and contraction failure on knee pain during strength training, shortly following TKA. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Consecutive sample of patients from the Copenhagen area, Denmark, receiving a TKA, between November 2012 and April 2013. PARTICIPANTS Seventeen patients, no more than 3 weeks after their TKA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES In a randomized order, the patients performed 1 set of 4 standardized knee extensions, using relative loads of 8, 14, and 20 repetition maximum (RM), and ended with 1 single set to contraction failure (14 RM load). The individual loadings (kilograms) were determined during a familiarization session >72 hours prior. The patients rated their knee pain during each repetition, using a numerical rating scale (0-10). RESULTS Two patients were lost to follow up. Knee pain increased with increasing load (20 RM: 3.1±2.0 points, 14 RM: 3.5±1.8 points, 8 RM: 4.3±2.5 points, P = 0.006), and repetitions to contraction failure (10% failure: 3.2±1.9 points, 100% failure: 5.4±1.6 points, P<0.001). Resting knee pain 60 seconds after the final repetition (2.7±2.4 points) was not different from that recorded before strength training (2.7±1.8 points, P = 0.88). CONCLUSION Both loading and repetitions performed to contraction failure during knee- extension strength-training, increased post-operative knee pain during strength training implemented shortly following TKA. However, only the increase in pain during repetitions to contraction failure exceeded that defined as clinically relevant, and was very short-lived. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01729520.
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- Thomas Bandholm
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research – Copenhagen (PMR-C), Department of Physical Therapy, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Clinical Research Centre, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Research – Copenhagen (PMR-C), Department of Physical Therapy, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Arthroscopic Center Amager, Amager Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Lundbeckfoundation Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Lundbeckfoundation Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Clinical Research Centre, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Lundbeckfoundation Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Surgery, Hvidovre Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Analgesic efficacy and safety of a novel injectable formulation of diclofenac compared with intravenous ketorolac and placebo after orthopedic surgery: a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, multiple-dose trial. Clin J Pain 2014; 29:655-63. [PMID: 23328337 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e318270f957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVES A novel injectable formulation of diclofenac, Dyloject, utilizes hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) as a solubilizing agent, allowing dosing as a small-volume intravenous bolus for postoperative pain. In this test of the efficacy and safety of HPβCD diclofenac, we hypothesized that HPβCD diclofenac would relieve moderate and severe pain after orthopedic surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS Adults 18 to 85 years old with moderate and severe pain within 6 hours after surgery were randomized to HPβCD diclofenac, ketorolac tromethamine, or placebo, and stratified by risk cohort. The HPβCD diclofenac non-high-risk cohort dose was 37.5 mg, the high-risk cohort received 18.75 mg, and patients ≥95 kg received 50 mg. The ketorolac dose was 30 mg in the non-high-risk and high-weight cohorts and 15 mg in the high-risk cohort. Rescue intravenous morphine was given for pain as needed. Efficacy was measured by the sum of pain intensity differences (SPID). RESULTS Mean SPID scores of 277 patients were significantly better with HPβCD diclofenac and ketorolac than with placebo (P<0.0001), across all risk cohorts (P<0.05). HPβCD diclofenac was associated with better SPID scores, faster onset of analgesia, and significantly lower opioid requirement (P<0.008) than ketorolac. In patients more than or equal to 65 years, HPβCD diclofenac was associated with significantly better analgesic efficacy (P=0.05), and lower opioid requirement versus ketorolac. The incidence of treatment-related adverse events was similar across groups. DISCUSSION HPβCD diclofenac is safe and efficacious for acute moderate and severe pain after orthopedic surgery and significantly spares morphine use.
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Chen ZX, Liu AHJ, Cen Y. Fast-track program vs traditional care in surgery for gastric cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:578-583. [PMID: 24574728 PMCID: PMC3923034 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i2.578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2013] [Accepted: 10/22/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To systematically review the evidence for the effectiveness of fast-track program vs traditional care in laparoscopic or open surgery for gastric cancer.
METHODS: PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane library databases were electronically searched for published studies between January 1995 and April 2013, and only randomized trials were included. The references of relevant studies were manually searched for further studies that may have been missed. Search terms included “gastric cancer”, “fast track” and “enhanced recovery”. Five outcome variables were considered most suitable for analysis: postoperative hospital stay, medical cost, duration to first flatus, C-reactive protein (CRP) level and complications. Postoperative hospital stay was calculated from the date of operation to the date of discharge. Fixed effects model was used for meta-analysis.
RESULTS: Compared with traditional care, fast-track program could significantly decrease the postoperative hospital stay [weighted mean difference (WMD) = -1.19, 95%CI: -1.79--0.60, P = 0.0001, fixed model], duration to first flatus (WMD = -6.82, 95%CI: -11.51--2.13, P = 0.004), medical costs (WMD = -2590, 95%CI: -4054--1126, P = 0.001), and the level of CRP (WMD = -17.78, 95%CI: -32.22--3.35, P = 0.0001) in laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer. In open surgery for gastric cancer, fast-track program could also significantly decrease the postoperative hospital stay (WMD = -1.99, 95%CI: -2.09--1.89, P = 0.0001), duration to first flatus (WMD = -12.0, 95%CI: -18.89--5.11, P = 0.001), medical cost (WMD = -3674, 95%CI: -5025--2323, P = 0.0001), and the level of CRP (WMD = -27.34, 95%CI: -35.42--19.26, P = 0.0001). Furthermore, fast-track program did not significantly increase the incidence of complication (RR = 1.39, 95%CI: 0.77-2.51, P = 0.27, for laparoscopic surgery; and RR = 1.52, 95%CI: 0.90-2.56, P = 0.12, for open surgery).
CONCLUSION: Our overall results suggested that compared with traditional care, fast-track program could result in shorter postoperative hospital stay, less medical costs, and lower level of CRP, with no more complications occurring in both laparoscopic and open surgery for gastric cancer.
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Childs SR, Casely EM, Kuehler BM, Ward S, Halmshaw CL, Thomas SE, Goodall ID, Bantel C. The clinical psychologist and the management of inpatient pain: a small case series. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2014; 10:2291-7. [PMID: 25506221 PMCID: PMC4259554 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s70555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Recent research has confirmed that between 25% and 33% of all hospitalized patients experience unacceptable levels of pain. Studies further indicate that this reduces patient satisfaction levels, lengthens hospital stays, and increases cost. Hospitals are aiming to discharge patients earlier, and this can interfere with adequate pain management. Therefore, the pain service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has adapted to this changing model of care. An increasing body of evidence demonstrates that psychological factors are key components of patients' pain experiences in both acute and chronic pain. Therefore, it is reasonable to suggest a clinical psychologist should be involved in inpatient pain management. This small study discusses three cases that highlight how patient care could be improved by including a clinical psychologist as part of the inpatient pain team. Two cases particularly highlight the active role of the psychologist in the diagnosis and management of common conditions such as fear and anxiety, along with other psychiatric comorbidities. The management therefore employed an eclectic approach adapted from chronic pain and comprising of behavioral, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapeutic techniques blended with brief counseling. The third case exemplifies the importance of nurse-patient interactions and the quality of nurse-patient relationships on patient outcomes. Here, the psychologist helped to optimize communication and to resolve a difficult and potentially risk-laden situation. This small case series discusses the benefits derived from the involvement of a clinical psychologist in the management of inpatient pain, and therefore illustrates the need for novel initiatives for inpatient pain services. However, future research is warranted to validate this approach.
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- Susan R Childs
- Pain Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Anaesthetic Department, Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, UK
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- Pain Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Pain Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Pain Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Pain Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Pain Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Pain Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK ; Section of Anaesthetics, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Campus, London, UK
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Prediction of postoperative pain by preoperative pain response to heat stimulation in total knee arthroplasty. Pain 2013; 154:1878-1885. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pain.2013.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2012] [Revised: 06/05/2013] [Accepted: 06/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Kehlet H, Thienpont E. Fast-track knee arthroplasty -- status and future challenges. Knee 2013; 20 Suppl 1:S29-33. [PMID: 24034592 DOI: 10.1016/s0968-0160(13)70006-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2013] [Revised: 08/15/2013] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fast-track programs have been developed for different surgical procedures leading to higher patient satisfaction and lower morbidity. This concept has been extended to knee arthroplasty in recent years. The purpose of this narrative review was to discuss the different aspects of fast-track knee arthroplasty. METHOD Both authors searched the contemporary literature on minimally invasive knee arthroplasty and review articles on fast-track surgery aiming to summarize recent developments. RESULTS Length of stay after knee arthroplasty is influenced by preoperative risk factors, anaesthetic and surgical techniques, pain, orthostatic intolerance, cognitive function, sleep disturbances, bleeding and anaemia and finally muscle function and rehabilitation. CONCLUSIONS Fast-track surgery reduces the length of stay and the morbidity after knee arthroplasty. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Optimisation of pre-, per- and postoperative pathway for knee arthroplasty reduces morbidity after this type of surgery and results in shorter length of stay.
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- Henrik Kehlet
- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University, Denmark and The Lundbeck Centre for fast-track hip and knee replacement, Av. Hippocrate 10, 1200 Brussels, Belgium.
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McKenzie JC, Goyal N, Hozack WJ. Multimodal pain management for total hip arthroplasty. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1053/j.sart.2013.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Deumens R, Steyaert A, Forget P, Schubert M, Lavand’homme P, Hermans E, De Kock M. Prevention of chronic postoperative pain: Cellular, molecular, and clinical insights for mechanism-based treatment approaches. Prog Neurobiol 2013; 104:1-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pneurobio.2013.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2012] [Revised: 01/15/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Riddle DL, Jensen MP. Construct and criterion-based validity of brief pain coping scales in persons with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. PAIN MEDICINE 2012; 14:265-75. [PMID: 23240934 DOI: 10.1111/pme.12007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES A recent trend in clinical practice is to adopt short screening and diagnostic self-report instruments for patients with chronic pain. Brief two-item pain coping and beliefs measures have recently been developed and have potential to improve decision making in clinical practice. Our study examined the construct and criterion-based validity of the two-item per scale version of the coping strategies questionnaire (CSQ). DESIGN We used data obtained on a community-based sample of 873 persons with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain from the Osteoarthritis Initiative, a large longitudinal cohort study. Persons were administered the two-item per scale version of the CSQ. The International Classification of Functioning framework was used to select a variety of criterion-based measures for comparison with the CSQ. Spearman correlations and hierarchical regression models were used to characterize construct validity and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, sensitivity and specificity were used to describe criterion-based validity. RESULTS Construct validity of the CSQ scales was generally supported, with the Catastrophizing and Praying or Hoping scales demonstrating the strongest construct validity across criterion measures. Criterion-based validity for the CSQ scales varied depending on the criterion measure. The Catastrophizing and Praying or Hoping scales also had the strongest criterion-based validity, with ROC curve areas as high as 0.71 (95% confidence interval = 0.67, 0.75), P < 0.001, for identifying persons with substantial physical function deficits. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that several of the two-item CSQ scales demonstrate a modest level of construct validity along with fair criterion-based validity. The Catastrophizing and Praying or Hoping scales appear to hold the most promise for clinical applications and future longitudinal research.
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- Daniel L Riddle
- Department of Physical , Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0224, USA.
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Gotlib Conn L, Rotstein OD, Greco E, Tricco AC, Perrier L, Soobiah C, Moloney T. Enhanced recovery after vascular surgery: protocol for a systematic review. Syst Rev 2012; 1:52. [PMID: 23121841 PMCID: PMC3534637 DOI: 10.1186/2046-4053-1-52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2012] [Accepted: 10/29/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme is a multimodal evidence-based approach to surgical care which begins in the preoperative setting and extends through to patient discharge in the postoperative period. The primary components of ERAS include the introduction of preoperative patient education; reduction in perioperative use of nasogastric tubes and drains; the use of multimodal analgesia; goal-directed fluid management; early removal of Foley catheter; early mobilization, and early oral nutrition. The ERAS approach has gradually evolved to become the standard of care in colorectal surgery and is presently being used in other specialty areas such as vascular surgery. Currently there is little evidence available for the implementation of ERAS in this field. We plan to conduct a systematic review of this literature with a view to incorporating ERAS principles into the management of major elective vascular surgery procedures. METHODS We will search EMBASE (OVID, 1947 to June 2012), Medline (OVID, 1948 to June 2012), and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Wiley, Issue 1, 2012). Searches will be performed with no year or language restrictions. For inclusion, studies must look at adult patients over 18 years. Major elective vascular surgery includes carotid, bypass, aneurysm and amputation procedures. Studies must have evaluated usual care against an ERAS intervention in the preoperative, perioperative or postoperative period of care. Primary outcome measures are length of stay, decreased complication rate, and patient satisfaction or expectations. Only randomized controlled trials will be included. DISCUSSION Most ERAS approaches have been considered in the context of colorectal surgery. Given the increasing use of multiple yet different aspects of this pathway in vascular surgery, it is timely to systematically review the evidence for their independent or combined outcomes, with a view to implementing them in this clinical setting. Results from this review will have important implications for vascular surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and other health care professionals when making evidenced-based decisions about the use of ERAS in daily practice.
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- Lesley Gotlib Conn
- Department of Surgery, St, Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 1W8, Canada.
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Fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty aims at giving the patients the best available treatment at all times, being a dynamic entity. Fast-track combines evidence-based, clinical features with organizational optimization including a revision of traditions resulting in a streamlined pathway from admission till discharge – and beyond. The goal is to reduce morbidity, mortality and functional convalescence with an earlier achievement of functional milestones including functional discharge criteria with subsequent reduced length of stay and high patient satisfaction. Outcomes are traditionally measured as length of stay; safety aspects in the form of morbidity/mortality; patient satisfaction; and – as a secondary parameter – economic savings. Optimization of the clinical aspects include focusing on analgesia; DVT-prophylaxis; mobilization; care principles including functional discharge criteria; patient-characteristics to predict outcome; and traditions which may be barriers in optimizing outcomes. Patients should be informed and motivated to be active participants and their expectations should be modulated in order to improve satisfaction. Also, organizational aspects need to be analyzed and optimized. New logistical approaches should be implemented; the ward ideally (re)structured to only admit arthroplasties; the staff educated to have a uniform approach; extensive preoperative information given including discharge criteria and intended length of stay. This thesis includes 9 papers on clinical and organizational aspects of fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty (I–IX). A detailed description of the fast-track set-up and its components is provided. Major results include identification of patient characteristics to predict length of stay and satisfaction with different aspects of the hospital stay (I); how to optimize analgesia by using a compression bandage in total knee arthroplasty (II); the clinical and organizational set-up facilitating or acting as barriers for early discharge (III); safety aspects following fast-track in the form of few readmissions in general (IV) and few thromboembolic complications in particular (V); feasibility studies showing excellent outcomes following fast-track bilateral simultaneous total knee arthroplasty (VI) and non-septic revision knee arthroplasty (VII); how acute pain relief in total hip arthroplasty is not enhanced by the use of local infiltration analgesia when multi-modal opioid-sparing analgesia is given (VIII); and a detailed description of which clinical and organizational factors detain patients in hospital following fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty (IX). Economic savings following fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty is also documented in studies, reviews, metaanalyses and Cochrane reviews – including the present fast-track (ANORAK). In conclusion, the published results (I–IX) provide substantial, important new knowledge on clinical and organizational aspects of fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty – with concomitant documented high degrees of safety (morbidity/mortality) and patient satisfaction. Future research strategies are multiple and include both research strategies as efforts to implement the fast-track methodology on a wider basis. Research areas include improvements in pain treatment, blood saving strategies, fluid plans, reduction of complications, avoidance of tourniquet and concomitant blood loss, improved early functional recovery and muscle strengthening. Also, improvements in information and motivation of the patients, preoperative identification of patients needing special attention and detailed economic studies of fast- track are warranted.
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- Henrik Husted
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery 333, University Hospital of Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Kettegaard Alle 30 DK-2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
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McDonald DA, Siegmeth R, Deakin AH, Kinninmonth AWG, Scott NB. An enhanced recovery programme for primary total knee arthroplasty in the United Kingdom--follow up at one year. Knee 2012; 19:525-9. [PMID: 21880493 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2011.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2011] [Revised: 07/25/2011] [Accepted: 07/29/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The concepts of Enhanced Recovery Programmes (ERP) are to reduce peri-operative morbidity whilst accelerating patient's rehabilitation resulting in a shortened hospital stay following primary joint arthroplasty. These programmes should include all patients undergoing surgery and should not be selective. We report a consecutive series of 1081 primary total knee arthroplasties undergoing an enhanced recovery programme with a one year follow up period. A comparative cohort of 735 patients from immediately prior to the enhanced recovery programme implementation was also reviewed. The median day of discharge home was reduced from post-operative day six to day four (p<0.001) for the ERP group. Post-operative urinary catheterisation (35% vs. 6.9%) and blood transfusion (3.7% vs. 0.6%) rates were significantly reduced (p<0.001). Within the ERP group median pain scores (0 = no pain, 10 = maximal pain) on mobilisation were three throughout hospital stay with 95% of patients ambulating within 24h. No statistical difference was found in post-operative thrombolytic events (p=0.35 and 0.5), infection (p=0.86), mortality rates (p=0.8) and Oxford Knee Scores (p=0.99) at follow up. This multidisciplinary approach provided satisfactory post-operative analgesia allowing early safe ambulation and expedited discharge to home with no detriment to continuing rehabilitation, infection or complication rates at one year.
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- D A McDonald
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Agamemnon Street, Clydebank, G81 4DY, United Kingdom.
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LUNN TH, KRISTENSEN BB, GAARN-LARSEN L, HUSTED H, KEHLET H. Post-anaesthesia care unit stay after total hip and knee arthroplasty under spinal anaesthesia. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2012; 56:1139-45. [PMID: 22571671 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2012.02709.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) admission must be well founded and the stay as short as possible without compromising patient safety. However, within the concept of fast-track surgery, studies are limited in addressing the question: why are patients staying in the PACU? METHODS All patients operated with primary unilateral total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA or TKA) under spinal anaesthesia were included in this hypothesis-generating, prospective, observational cohort study during a 4-month period. Surgical technique, analgesia, and perioperative care were standardized. Well-defined PACU discharge criteria that had to be met on two successive assessments were evaluated every 15 min until discharge. The primary outcome was time to meet PACU discharge criteria. Secondary outcomes were actual discharge time from the PACU, specific factors detaining patients in the PACU, and potential complications at the surgical ward at follow-up 24 h post-operatively. RESULTS One hundred sixty-three patients were included in the final analysis (69 THA and 94 TKA). Time to meet PACU discharge criteria was [median (interquartile range)(95% confidence interval)]: 15 min (15-15)(15-116) for THA and 15 min (15-15)(15-75) for TKA. Actual discharge time from PACU was: 25 min (20-35)(16-198) for THA and 25 min (20-31)(15-107) for TKA. Reasons for not meeting PACU discharge criteria in 15 min were mainly low oxygen saturation and pain. The short stay in the PACU did not impose complications at the surgical ward. CONCLUSION The vast majority of patients (> 85%) operated with THA and TKA under low-dose spinal anaesthesia may achieve pre-defined PACU discharge criteria in 15 min. Large-scale studies should be performed to evaluate safety aspects after short PACU stay.
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- The Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty; Hvidovre University Hospital; Copenhagen; Denmark
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Chen Hu J, Xin Jiang L, Cai L, Tao Zheng H, Yuan Hu S, Bing Chen H, Chang Wu G, Fei Zhang Y, Chuan Lv Z. Preliminary experience of fast-track surgery combined with laparoscopy-assisted radical distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. J Gastrointest Surg 2012; 16:1830-9. [PMID: 22854954 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-012-1969-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2011] [Accepted: 07/15/2012] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fast-track surgery combined with laparoscopy-assisted radical distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer. METHODS Eighty-eight eligible patients were randomly assigned into four groups: (1) fast-track surgery (FTS) + laparoscopy-assisted radical distal gastrectomy (LADG), treated with LADG and FTS treatment; (2) LADG, treated with LADG and traditional treatment; (3) FTS + open distal grastectomy (ODG), treated with ODG and FTS treatment; and (4) ODG, treated with ODG and traditional treatment. The clinical parameters and serum indicators were compared. RESULTS Compared with the ODG group, the other three groups had earlier first flatus and shorter postoperative hospital stay (all P <0.01; all P <0.05), especially in the FTS + LADG group. The level of ALB was higher in the FTS + LADG group than in the LADG group at 4 and 7 days after surgery (P <0.05, P <0.01). The level of CRP in the FTS + LADG group was lower than in the FTS+ODG group at 4 and 7 days after surgery (P <0.05, P <0.05). The FTS + ODG group had lowest medical costs. CONCLUSION Combination of FTS and LADG in gastric cancer is safe, feasible, and efficient and can improve nutritional status, lessen postoperative stress, and accelerate postoperative rehabilitation. Compared with FTS + ODG and LADG, its advantages were limited in short-term follow-up.
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- Jin Chen Hu
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital Affiliated to Medical College of Qingdao University, No. 20 Yuhuangding East Road, Yantai, Shandong, 264000, China
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Evidence basis for regional anesthesia in multidisciplinary fast-track surgical care pathways. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2012; 36:63-72. [PMID: 22002193 DOI: 10.1097/aap.0b013e31820307f7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Fast-track programs have been developed with the aim to reduce perioperative surgical stress and facilitate patient's recovery after surgery. Potentially, regional anesthesia and analgesia techniques may offer physiological advantages to support fast-track methodologies in different type of surgeries. The aim of this article was to identify and discuss potential advantages offerred by regional anesthesia and analgesia techniques to fast-track programs.In the first section, the impact of regional anesthesia on the main elements of fast-track surgery is addressed. In the second section, procedure-specific fast-track programs for colorectal, hernia, esophageal, cardiac, vascular, and orthopedic surgeries are presented. For each, regional anesthesia and analgesia techniques more frequently used are discussed. Furthermore, clinical studies, which included regional techniques as elements of fast-track methodologies, were identified. The impact of epidural and paravertebral blockade, spinal analgesia, peripheral nerve blocks, and new regional anesthesia techniques on main procedure-specific postoperative outcomes is discussed. Finally, in the last section, implementations required to improve the role of regional anesthesia in the context of fast-track programs are suggested, and issues not yet addressed are presented.
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Munk S, Dalsgaard J, Bjerggaard K, Andersen I, Hansen TB, Kehlet H. Early recovery after fast-track Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. 35 patients with minimal invasive surgery. Acta Orthop 2012; 83:41-5. [PMID: 22313368 PMCID: PMC3278656 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2012.657578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE After total knee arthroplasty with conventional surgical approach, more than half of the quadriceps extension strength is lost in the first postoperative month. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) operated with minimally invasive surgery (MIS) results in less operative trauma. We investigated changes in leg-extension power (LEP) in the first month after MIS Oxford UKA and its relation to pain, knee motion, functional performance, and knee function. PATIENTS AND METHODS In 35 consecutive Oxford UKA patients, LEP was measured 1 week before and 1 month after surgery together with knee motion, knee swelling, the 30-second chair-stand test, and Oxford knee score. Assessment of knee pain at rest and walking was done using a visual analog scale. RESULTS 30 patients were discharged on the day after surgery, and 5 on the second day after surgery. LEP and functional performance reached the preoperative level after 1 month. Only slight postoperative knee swelling was observed with rapid restoration of knee flexion and function. A high level of pain during the first postoperative night and day fell considerably thereafter. None of the patients needed physiotherapy supervision in the first month after discharge. INTERPRETATION Fast-track MIS Oxford UKA with discharge on the day after surgery is safe and leads to early recovery of knee motion and strength even when no physiotherapy is used.
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- Department of Mathematics, Aarhus University, Aarhus
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Reduced length of stay following hip and knee arthroplasty in Denmark 2000-2009: from research to implementation. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2012; 132:101-4. [PMID: 21947286 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-011-1396-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2011] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Fast-track surgery is the combination of optimized clinical and organizational factors aiming at reducing convalescence and perioperative morbidity including the functional recovery resulting in reduced hospitalization. As the previous nationwide studies have demonstrated substantial variations in length of stay (LOS) following standardized operations such as total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA and TKA), this nationwide study was undertaken to evaluate the implementation process of fast-track THA and TKA in Denmark. MATERIALS AND METHODS All hospitals in Denmark report to the National Patient Registry, linking the type of surgery and LOS with a unique individual social security number. This study is based on primary THA and TKA from a 5.5 million population from 2000 to the end of 2009. RESULTS The number of performed primary unilateral THA and TKA has increased from around 7,200 in 2000 to 13,800 in 2009 with a concomitant reduction in LOS from median 10-11 days in 2000 to 4 days in 2009. CONCLUSION Fast-track surgery has been successfully implemented in the orthopedic departments in Denmark through a multi-disciplinary educational and multi-institutional effort. These implementation principles may be transferred to other countries and other specialties.
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Raphael M, Jaeger M, van Vlymen J. Easily adoptable total joint arthroplasty program allows discharge home in two days. Can J Anaesth 2011; 58:902-10. [DOI: 10.1007/s12630-011-9565-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2011] [Accepted: 07/14/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Fast-track surgery has reduced the length of hospital stay (LOS), morbidity, and convalescence in primary hip and knee arthroplasty (TKA). We assessed whether patients undergoing revision TKA for non-septic indications might also benefit from fast-track surgery. METHODS 29 patients were operated with 30 revision arthroplasties. Median age was 67 (34-84) years. All patients followed a standardized fast-track set-up designed for primary TKA. We determined the outcome regarding LOS, morbidity, mortality, and satisfaction. RESULTS Median LOS was 2 (1-4) days excluding 1 patient, who was transferred to another hospital for logistical reasons (10 days). None of the patients died within 3 months, and 3 patients were re-admitted (2 for suspicion of DVT, which was not found, and 1 for joint mobilization). Patient satisfaction was high. INTERPRETATION Patients undergoing revision TKA for non-septic reasons may be included in fast-track protocols. Outcome appears to be similar to that of primary TKA regarding LOS, morbidity, and satisfaction. Our findings call for larger confirmatory studies and studies involving other indications (revision THA, 1-stage septic revisions).
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- Henrik Husted
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Kehlet H, Andersen LØ. Local infiltration analgesia in joint replacement: the evidence and recommendations for clinical practice. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2011; 55:778-84. [PMID: 21463261 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2011.02429.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Relief of acute pain after hip and knee replacement represents a major therapeutic challenge as post-operative pain hinders early mobilisation and rehabilitation with subsequent consequences on mobility, duration of hospitalisation and overall recovery. In recent years, there has been increased interest in high-volume local wound infiltration/infusion techniques in these operations with a combined administration of local anaesthetics, NSAIDs and epinephrine. This review provides an update of the current knowledge of the efficacy of the high-volume wound infiltration technique based on randomised trials. It is concluded that a predominant part of the data have had an insufficient design by not being placebo-controlled or with comparable systemic analgesia provided in the investigated groups. It is concluded that there is little evidence to support the use of the technique in hip replacement either intraoperatively or with a post-operative wound infusion catheter technique, provided that multimodal, oral non-opioid analgesia is given. In knee replacement, the data support the intraoperative use of the local infiltration technique but not the post-operative use of wound catheter administration. In knee replacement, a compression bandage prolongs the analgesic effect. There are limited data to support the use of NSAIDs or epinephrine in the solution and the data on post-operative hospitalisation and recovery are conflicting. Thus, shorter lengths of stay have been achieved by oral multimodal, non-opioid analgesia together with organisational optimisation of care according to the fast-track methodology.
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- Henrik Kehlet
- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Andersen LØ, Otte KS, Husted H, Gaarn-Larsen L, Kristensen B, Kehlet H. High-volume infiltration analgesia in bilateral hip arthroplasty. A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Acta Orthop 2011; 82:423-6. [PMID: 21751861 PMCID: PMC3237031 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2011.596063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2010] [Accepted: 02/28/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE High-volume infiltration analgesia may be effective in postoperative pain management after hip arthroplasty but methodological problems prevent exact interpretation of previous studies. METHODS In a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial in 12 patients undergoing bilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) in a fast-track setting, saline or high-volume (170 mL) ropivacaine (0.2%) with epinephrine (1:100,000) was administered to the wound intraoperatively along with supplementary postoperative injections via an intraarticular epidural catheter. Oral analgesia was instituted preoperatively with a multimodal regimen (gabapentin, celecoxib, and acetaminophen). Pain was assessed repeatedly for 48 hours postoperatively, at rest and with 45° hip flexion. RESULTS Pain scores were low and similar between ropivacaine and saline administration. Median hospital stay was 4 (range 2-7) days. Interpretation Intraoperative high-volume infiltration with 0.2% ropivacaine with repeated intraarticular injections postoperatively may not give a clinically relevant analgesic effect in THA when combined with a multimodal oral analgesic regimen with gabapentin, celecoxib, and acetaminophen.
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- Lasse Ø Andersen
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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From preemptive to preventive analgesia: time to reconsider the role of perioperative peripheral nerve blocks? Reg Anesth Pain Med 2011; 36:4-6. [PMID: 21455081 DOI: 10.1097/aap.0b013e31820305b8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Gerbershagen HJ, Rothaug J, Kalkman CJ, Meissner W. Determination of moderate-to-severe postoperative pain on the numeric rating scale: a cut-off point analysis applying four different methods. Br J Anaesth 2011; 107:619-26. [PMID: 21724620 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aer195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 329] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cut-off points (CPs) of the numeric rating scale (NRS 0-10) are regularly used in postoperative pain treatment. However, there is insufficient evidence to identify the optimal CP between mild and moderate pain. METHODS A total of 435 patients undergoing general, trauma, or oral and maxillofacial surgery were studied. To determine the optimal CP for pain treatment, four approaches were used: first, patients estimated their tolerable postoperative pain intensity before operation; secondly, 24 h after surgery, they indicated if they would have preferred to receive more analgesics; thirdly, satisfaction with pain treatment was analysed, and fourthly, multivariate analysis was used to calculate the optimal CP for pain intensities in relation to pain-related interference with movement, breathing, sleep, and mood. RESULTS The estimated tolerable postoperative pain before operation was median (range) NRS 4.0 (0-10). Patients who would have liked more analgesics reported significantly higher average pain since surgery [median NRS 5.0 (0-9)] compared with those without this request [NRS 3.0 (0-8)]. Patients satisfied with pain treatment reported an average pain intensity of median NRS 3.0 (0-8) compared with less satisfied patients with NRS 5.0 (2-9). Analysis of average postoperative pain in relation to pain-related interference with mood and activity indicated pain categories of NRS 0-2, mild; 3-4, moderate; and 5-10, severe pain. CONCLUSIONS Three of the four methods identified a treatment threshold of average pain of NRS≥4. This was considered to identify patients with pain of moderate-to-severe intensity. This cut-off was indentified as the tolerable pain threshold.
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- H J Gerbershagen
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Husted H, Troelsen A, Otte KS, Kristensen BB, Holm G, Kehlet H. Fast-track surgery for bilateral total knee replacement. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 93:351-6. [PMID: 21357957 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.93b3.25296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Bilateral simultaneous total knee replacement (TKR) has been considered by some to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Our study analysed the outcome of 150 consecutive, but selected, bilateral simultaneous TKRs and compared them with that of 271 unilateral TKRs in a standardised fast-track setting. The procedures were performed between 2003 and 2009. Apart from staying longer in hospital (mean 4.7 days (2 to 16) versus 3.3 days (1 to 25)) and requiring more blood transfusions, the outcome at three months and two years was similar or better in the bilateral simultaneous TKR group in regard to morbidity, mortality, satisfaction, the range of movement, pain, the use of a walking aid and the ability to return to work and to perform activities of daily living. Bilateral simultaneous TKR can therefore be performed as a fast-track procedure with excellent results.
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- H Husted
- Department of Orthopaedics, Hvidovre University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Holm B, Kristensen MT, Husted H, Kehlet H, Bandholm T. Thigh and knee circumference, knee-extension strength, and functional performance after fast-track total hip arthroplasty. PM R 2011; 3:117-24; quiz 124. [PMID: 21333950 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2010.10.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2010] [Revised: 10/27/2010] [Accepted: 10/28/2010] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To (1) quantify changes in knee-extension strength and functional-performance at discharge after fast-track total hip arthroplasty (THA) and (2) investigate whether these changes correlate to changes in thigh and knee circumference (ie, swelling) or pain. DESIGN A prospective, descriptive, hypothesis-generating study. SETTING A special unit for fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty operations at a university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Twenty-four patients (20 women and 4 men; ages 69 ± 6.1 years) scheduled for primary unilateral THA. METHODS All patients were evaluated before surgery and on the day of hospital discharge. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Knee-extension strength, thigh and knee joint circumference, hip pain, and functional performance (Timed Up & Go, 30-Second Chair Stand, and 10-Meter Walk tests). RESULTS All investigated variables changed significantly from before to after surgery, except for hip pain. The average loss in knee-extension strength after surgery (32%, P = .01) did not correlate with increased thigh circumference (6%, P < .01) or knee circumference (3%, P < .01) or with reductions in functional performance: Timed Up & Go test (114%, P = .01), 30-Second Chair Stand test (36%, P = .01), and 10-Meter Walk test (50%, P < .01). Only the increase in knee circumference correlated significantly with reduced performance in the 10-Meter Walk test time (R = -0.59, P < .01), explaining 34% of the variance in the 10-Meter Walk test. No correlations between changes in hip pain and functional performance or knee-extension strength were found. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 2.1 days. CONCLUSIONS Knee-extension strength is considerably reduced at discharge after THA, but the early strength reduction does not correlate with changes in thigh or knee circumferences. Because functional performance is also considerably reduced at discharge (unrelated to reduced knee-extension strength), other mechanisms such as fear, avoidance of movement, or decreased hip-muscle strength also may be involved.
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- Bente Holm
- The Lundbeck Center for Fast-track Hip- and Knee Arthroplasty and Department of Physical Therapy, Copenhagen University Hospital at Hvidovre, Kettegaard Allé 30, DK-2650 Hvidovre, Denmark.
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Husted H, Otte KS, Kristensen BB, Ørsnes T, Wong C, Kehlet H. Low risk of thromboembolic complications after fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty. Acta Orthop 2010; 81:599-605. [PMID: 20919815 PMCID: PMC3214750 DOI: 10.3109/17453674.2010.525196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Pharmacological prophylaxis can reduce the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and death, and it is recommended 10–35 days after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and at least 10 days after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, early mobilization might also reduce the risk of DVT and thereby the need for prolonged prophylaxis, but this has not been considered in the previous literature. Here we report our results with short-duration pharmacological prophylaxis combined with early mobilization and reduced hospitalization. PATIENTS AND METHODS 1,977 consecutive, unselected patients were operated with primary THA, TKA, or bilateral simultaneous TKA (BSTKA) in a well-described standardized fast-track set-up from 2004–2008. Patients received DVT prophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin starting 6–8 h after surgery until discharge. All re-admissions and deaths within 30 and 90 days were analyzed using the national health register, concentrating especially on clinical DVT (confirmed by ultrasound and elevated D-dimer), PE, or sudden death. Numbers were correlated to days of prophylaxis (LOS). RESULTS The mean LOS decreased from 7.3 days in 2004 to 3.1 days in 2008. 3 deaths (0.15%) were associated with clotting episodes and overall, 11 clinical DVTs (0.56%) and 6 PEs (0.30%) were found. The vast majority of events took place within 30 days; only 1 death and 2 DVTs occurred between 30 and 90 days. During the last 2 years (854 patients), when patients were mobilized within 4 h postoperatively and the duration of DVT prophylaxis was shortest (1–4 days), the mortality was 0% (95% CI: 0–0.5). Incident cases of DVT in TKA was 0.60% (CI: 0.2–2.2), in THA it was 0.51% (CI: 0.1–1.8), and in BSTKA it was 0% (CI: 0–2.9). Incident cases of PE in TKA was 0.30% (CI: 0.1–1.7), in THA it was 0% (CI: 0–1.0), and in BSTKA it was 0% (CI: 0–2.9). INTERPRETATION The risk of clinical DVT, and of fatal and non-fatal PE after THA and TKA following a fast-track set-up with early mobilization, short hospitalization, and short duration of DVT prophylaxis compares favorably with published regimens with extended prophylaxis (up to 36 days) and hospitalization up to 11 days. This calls for a reconsideration of optimal duration of chemical thromboprophylaxis.
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- Henrik Husted
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital
- the Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital
- the Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hvidovre University Hospital
- the Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital
- the Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital
- the Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University
- the Lundbeck Centre for Fast-track Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Prospective Survey of Patient-Controlled Epidural Analgesia With Bupivacaine and Hydromorphone in 3736 Postoperative Orthopedic Patients. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2010; 35:351-4. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0b013e3181e6ac3a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Holm B, Kristensen MT, Myhrmann L, Husted H, Andersen LØ, Kristensen B, Kehlet H. The role of pain for early rehabilitation in fast track total knee arthroplasty. Disabil Rehabil 2010; 32:300-6. [PMID: 20055568 DOI: 10.3109/09638280903095965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Bente Holm
- Department of Physiotherapy, Copenhagen University Hospital at Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark.
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