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Inverardi N, Lekkala S, Serafim MF, Sekar A, Wannomae KK, Micheli B, Bedair H, Muratoglu OK, Oral E. Diffusion doping of analgesics into UHMWPE for prophylactic pain management. J Mater Chem B 2024. [PMID: 39192832 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb01050g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2024]
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Pain management after total joint arthroplasty is often addressed by systemic delivery of opioids. Local delivery of non-opioid analgesic drugs directly in the joint space from the UHMWPE component of the prosthesis would be highly beneficial to increase the efficacy of the drugs, decreasing the overall side effects and the risk of opioid addiction. It has been shown that effective concentrations of local analgesics can be achieved by eluting from analgesic-blended UHMWPE; however, this approach is limited by the decrease in mechanical properties resulting from the extent of phase separation of the blended drugs from the polymeric matrix. Here we hypothesized that mechanical properties could be maintained by incorporating analgesics into solid form UHMWPE by diffusion as an alternative method. Lidocaine or bupivacaine were diffused in solid form UHMWPE with or without radiation crosslinking. The loaded drug content, the spatial distribution of the drugs and their chemical stability after doping were characterized by FTIR and NMR spectroscopy, respectively. Drug release kinetics, tensile mechanical properties and wear rates were assessed. The results showed that diffusion doping could be used as a promising method to obtain a therapeutic implant material without compromising its mechanical and structural integrity.
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- Nicoletta Inverardi
- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA.
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Chen JJ, Wu YC, Hung CY, Lee CH, Wang JS. Effects of Periarticular Multimodal Drug Injection on Pain Control, Early Mobilization, and Length of Hospital Stay in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:1018. [PMID: 39202760 PMCID: PMC11355296 DOI: 10.3390/life14081018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 08/14/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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We investigated the effects of periarticular multimodal drug injection (PMDI) on postoperative pain control, patients' mobilization, and length of hospital stay in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We retrospectively enrolled patients who underwent unilateral TKA between 2019 and 2020. The formula for PMDI included 0.5 mL epinephrine (1 mg/mL), 1 mL ketorolac (30 mg/mL), 0.5 mL morphine (10 mg/mL), and 20 mL bupivacaine hydrochloride (5 mg/mL), mixed with 60 mL normal saline. The outcomes of interest included (1) the amount of patient-controlled anesthesia (PCA) consumption in the first 24 h after the surgery, (2) early mobilization within 24 h after the surgery, and (3) the length of hospital stay. A total of 127 patients were analyzed. Compared with patients who did not receive PMDI, those who received PMDI had lower consumption of PCA in the first 24 h (β coefficient -29.9, 95% CI -51.9 to -7.9, p = 0.008), higher odds of early mobilization within 24 h (odds ratio 8.263, 95% CI 3.041 to 22.453, p < 0.001), and shorter length of hospital stay (β coefficient -0.705, 95% CI -1.158 to -0.252, p = 0.003). We suggest that PMDI may be considered for patients undergoing TKA to improve the quality of care and shorten their length of hospital stay.
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- Jian-Jiun Chen
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 11217, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan; (Y.-C.W.); (C.-H.L.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan; (Y.-C.W.); (C.-H.L.)
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Hung Kuang University, Taichung 433304, Taiwan
- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402202, Taiwan
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- Department of Post-Baccalaureate Medicine, College of Medicine, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 402202, Taiwan
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan
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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; 39:S115-S119. [PMID: 38401617 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [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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Katragadda BC, Suresh A, Azeez A. Can an Enhanced Recovery Protocol Result in a Safe and Effective Outpatient Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty? J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1679-1684. [PMID: 38320663 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.01.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Outpatient total knee arthroplasty (OP TKA) is found to benefit patients as well as the health care system. Studies on OP TKA have been limited to unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to determine if enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols can result in performing simultaneous bilateral TKA (SBTKA) safely and effectively in the OP setting. METHODS This retrospective study compared patients who underwent SBTKA in an OP setting (OP group, n = 100) using an ERAS protocol from April 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, and a propensity-matched historical group (inpatient group, n = 100) operated in an inpatient setting via conventional protocol from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. The complication rate, readmission rate, visual analog score (VAS), range of motion (ROM), and Knee Society Score (KSS) were compared between the groups in the early postoperative and follow-up periods up to 1 year. RESULTS We found a comparable complication rate (4 versus 7%, P = .4) and readmission rate (2 versus 3%, P = .7). The VAS score was significantly lower in the OP group on day 1, day 2, day 7, and day 14 postsurgery (P < .001). The KSS and ROM were significantly better in the OP group after 14 days (P < .001). The VAS, KSS, and ROM were comparable between the groups at 1 month and later follow-up periods (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS An ERAS protocol in SBTKA patients resulted in safe same-day discharge with better early functional outcomes compared with conventional practices. The results from similar future studies can alleviate surgeon and patient concerns about OP TKA.
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- Bharat C Katragadda
- Arthroplasty Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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- Arthroplasty Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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- Arthroplasty Unit, Department of Orthopedics, Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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Lekkala S, Inverardi N, Grindy SC, Hugard S, Muratoglu OK, Oral E. Irradiation Behavior of Analgesic and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug-Loaded UHMWPE for Joint Replacement. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:2312-2322. [PMID: 38456765 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c01179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Local delivery of pain medication can be a beneficial strategy to address pain management after joint replacement, as it can decrease systemic opioid usage, leading to less side and long-term effects. In this study, we used ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), commonly employed as a bearing material for joint implants, to deliver a wide set of analgesics and the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug tolfenamic acid. We blended the drugs with UHMWPE and processed the blend by compression molding and sterilization by low-dose gamma irradiation. We studied the chemical stability of the eluted drugs, drug elution, tensile properties, and wear resistance of the polymer blends before and after sterilization. The incorporation of bupivacaine hydrochloride and tolfenamic acid in UHMWPE resulted in either single- or dual-drug loaded materials that can be sterilized by gamma irradiation. These compositions were found to be promising for the development of clinically relevant drug-eluting implants for joint replacement.
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- Sashank Lekkala
- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, United States
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Sekar A, Gil D, Tierney PA, McCanne M, Daesety V, Trendafilova D, Muratoglu OK, Oral E. Synergistic use of anti-inflammatory ketorolac and gentamicin to target staphylococcal biofilms. RESEARCH SQUARE 2023:rs.3.rs-3471646. [PMID: 37961705 PMCID: PMC10635368 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3471646/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Background While antibiotics remain our primary tools against microbial infection, increasing antibiotic resistance (inherent and acquired) is a major detriment to their efficacy. A practical approach to maintaining or reversing the efficacy of antibiotics is the use of other commonly used therapeutics, which show synergistic antibacterial action with antibiotics. Here, we investigated the extent of antibacterial synergy between the antibiotic gentamicin and the anti-inflammatory ketorolac regarding the dynamics of biofilm growth, the rate of acquired resistance, and the possible mechanism of synergy. Methods Control (ATCC 12600, ATCC 35984) and clinical strains (L1101, L1116) of S. aureus and S. epidermidis with varying antibiotic susceptibility profiles were used in this study to simulate implant-material associated low-risk and high-risk biofilms in vitro. The synergistic action of gentamicin sulfate (GS) and ketorolac tromethamine (KT), against planktonic staphylococcal strains were determined using the fractional inhibitory concentration measurement assay. Nascent (6hr) and established (24hr) biofilms were grown on 316 stainless steel plates and the synergistic biofilm eradication activity was determined and characterized using adherent bacteria count, MBEC measurement for GS, gene expression of biofilm-associated genes, visualization by live/dead imaging, scanning electron microscopy, and bacterial membrane fluidity assessment. Results Gentamicin-ketorolac combination demonstrated synergistic antibacterial action against planktonic Staphylococci. Control and clinical strains showed distinct biofilm growth dynamics and an increase in biofilm maturity was shown to confer further resistance to gentamicin for both 'low-risk' and 'high-risk' biofilms. The addition of ketorolac enhanced the antibiofilm activity of gentamicin against acquired resistance in staphylococcal biofilms. Mechanistic studies revealed that the synergistic action of gentamicin-ketorolac interferes with biofilm morphology and subverts bacterial stress response altering bacterial physiology, membrane dynamics, and biofilm properties. Conclusion The results of this study have a significant impact on the local administration of antibiotics and other therapeutic agents commonly used in the prevention and treatment of orthopaedic infections. Further, these results warrant the study of synergy for the concurrent or sequential administration of non-antibiotic drugs for antimicrobial effect.
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- Amita Sekar
- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; Boston, U.S.A
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; Boston, U.S.A
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; Boston, U.S.A
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- Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston, U.S.A
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University; Boston, U.S.A
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Locke LL, Rhodes LN, Sheffer BW. Accelerated Protocols in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery. Orthop Clin North Am 2023; 54:427-433. [PMID: 37718082 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2023.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/19/2023]
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common form of scoliosis. Treatment depends on the degree of curvature, skeletal maturity, and age of the patient. Once the curve reaches 50 degrees, posterior spinal fusion (PSF) is necessary to stabilize the spine and prevent further progression of the curve. PSF causes significant trauma to the tissues and often results in significant pain postoperatively. The purpose of this article is to provide the audience with a review of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative pain control with an accelerated protocol in patients with AIS undergoing PSF.
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- Lindsey L Locke
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA; College of Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA; College of Nursing, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA.
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Padgett AM, Kapoor S, Rhodes LN, Keen K, Cao X, Locke LL, Warner WC, Sawyer JR, Sheffer BW, Spence DD, Kelly DM. Perioperative multimodal analgesic injection for patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis undergoing posterior spinal fusion surgery. Spine Deform 2023; 11:977-984. [PMID: 37022606 DOI: 10.1007/s43390-023-00670-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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PURPOSE This retrospective cohort study compared postoperative as-needed (PRN) opioid consumption pre and postimplementation of a perioperative multimodal analgesic injection composed of ropivacaine, epinephrine, ketorolac, and morphine in patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Secondary outcomes include pain score measurements, time to ambulation, length of stay, blood loss, 90-day complication rate, operating room time, nonopioid medication usage, and total inpatient medication cost before and after the initiation of this practice. METHODS Consecutive patients weighing ≥ 20 kg who underwent PSF for a primary diagnosis of AIS between January 2017 and December 2020 were included. Data from 2018 were excluded to account for standardization of the practice. Patients treated in 2017 only received PCA. Patients treated in 2019 and 2020 only received the injection. Excluded were patients who had any diagnoses other than AIS, allergies to any of the experimental medications, or who were nonambulatory. Data were analyzed utilizing the two-sample t-test or Chi-squared test as appropriate. RESULTS Results of this study show that compared with 47 patients treated postoperatively with patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), 55 patients treated with a multimodal perioperative injection have significantly less consumption of PRN morphine equivalents (0.3 mEq/kg vs. 0.5 mEq/kg; p = 0.02). Furthermore, patients treated with a perioperative injection have significantly higher rates of ambulation on postoperative day 1 compared with those treated with PCA (70.9 vs. 40.4%; p = 0.0023). CONCLUSION Administration of a perioperative injection is effective and should be considered in the perioperative protocol in patients undergoing PSF for AIS. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III.
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- Anthony M Padgett
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA
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- University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, TN, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center-Campbell Clinic, 1211 Union Avenue, Suite 510, Memphis, TN, 38104, USA.
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Kulkarni R, Pawar H, Panchal S, Prabhu R, Keny SA, Kamble PR, Rathod TN, Mohanty SS. Efficacy of Periarticular Local Infiltrative Analgesic Injection on Postoperative Pain Control and Functional Outcome in Sequential Bilateral Total Knee Replacement: A Prospective Controlled Trial in 120 Consecutive Patients. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:689-695. [PMID: 37128569 PMCID: PMC10147849 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-00850-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Background One of the drawbacks of total knee replacements (TKR) is the early postoperative pain, which affects patient satisfaction and increases the duration of rehabilitation. The present study analyzes the potency of local infiltrative analgesia and its effect on rehabilitation in bilateral sequential TKRs. Materials and Methods The present prospective observational study was conducted on 120 patients undergoing bilateral sequential TKR performed by a single surgeon using an anterior midline incision with a standard medial parapatellar approach. At the end of the surgery, a periarticular cocktail injection was administered to one knee, whereas the other knee served as the control. Postoperatively, patients were assessed for the pain level in each knee based on the visual analog scale (VAS) score and improvement in the range of motion (ROM). Intergroup and intragroup analyses were performed using the unpaired t test and analysis of variance, respectively. A p value of < 0.05 was considered significant. Results Of the 120 patients, 58% were women and 42% were men with a mean age of 62.14 ± 8.58 years. The postoperative mean VAS score was significantly lower in the test knee group than in the control knee group (p < 0.05). The postoperative mean ROM was more in the test group as compared to the control group on days 3 and 7 (p < 0.05), whereas it was comparable on day 14 (p > 0.05). Conclusion Periarticular injection of a drug combination in patients managed with bilateral TKRs that are done simultaneously reduces the early postoperative pain and improves rehabilitation during the first week after surgery.
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- Rajiv Kulkarni
- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012 India
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Lindner D, Gilat R, Smorgick Y, Avisar E, Agar G, Beer Y. Efficacy of Intra-articular Versus Extra-articular Bupivacaine Injection in Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671221147514. [PMID: 37051287 PMCID: PMC10084539 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221147514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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Background Immediate postoperative pain relief following arthroscopic partial meniscectomy remains a critical contributor to improved patient experience, early recovery of range of motion, and enhanced rehabilitation. Purpose To evaluate the effect of intra-articular versus extra-articular bupivacaine on pain intensity and analgesic intake after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Study Design Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. Methods This was a prospective double-blind, randomized clinical trial. All patients included underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy under general anesthesia. Patients were randomized into 2 groups, with 20 patients in each group. At the conclusion of the arthroscopic procedure, the intra-articular group received 10 mL 0.5% bupivacaine introduced intra-articularly and 10 mL isotonic saline 0.9% infiltrated subcutaneously around the portals. The extra-articular group received the isotonic saline intra-articularly and the bupivacaine around the portals. The primary outcome was the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. Assessments were performed 0 to 0.5, 1 to 2, 2 to 4, and at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively. In addition, analgesic and narcotic consumption was monitored. Results There were no differences between the groups in terms of patient demographics. VAS scores for the intra-articular group were 6, 8, 3.25, 4.3, and 4.5 at 0 to 0.5, 1 to 2, 2 to 4, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively, respectively. VAS scores for the extra-articular group were 3.8, 5, 2.9, 5.2, and 5.25, respectively. No statistically significant differences were observed between the 2 groups regarding pain intensity at all time points. There was also no statistically significant difference in analgesic consumption. Dipyrone was the preferred drug by patients from the intra-articular group, while the extra-articular group preferred to use opioids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Conclusion There were no differences in pain severity and analgesic intake between intra- or extra-articular bupivacaine administration after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy.
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- Dror Lindner
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Ron Gilat, MD, Sports Injuries and Arthroscopy Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel ()
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shamir Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Hamawandi SA, Amin HI, Al-Humairi AK. Effects of the Use of Tourniquet in Total Knee Arthroplasty on the Clinical and Functional Outcomes with 5 Years of Follow-up: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Knee Surg 2023; 36:222-230. [PMID: 34261160 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1731719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The use of tourniquet in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) had a lot of controversies with no clear agreement about the advantages and disadvantages of tourniquet. This study aims to show the effects of tourniquet use in TKA on the functional and clinical outcomes with follow-up of 5 years. This is a randomized, double-blind, and single-center study of 101 patients who were treated by TKA and divided randomly into two groups. Tourniquet was used in group A and was not used in group B. Both groups were assessed by Knee Society score (KSS), knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS), visual analogue scale (VAS) score for thigh pain, and postoperative complications. Both groups were followed up for 5 years. The group of no tourniquet showed significant better functional outcomes measured by KSS at postoperative periods of 2 weeks (p = 0.001), 6 weeks (p = 0.006), and 3 months (p = 0.034), and KOOS at postoperative periods of 2 weeks (p = 0.001), 6 weeks (p =0.001), and 3 months (p = 0.016). However, there was no significant difference in long-term follow-up of 5 years. There were significantly better results with use of tourniquet regarding surgeon's visualization during surgery, less operative time, and less calculated blood loss, while significantly better results with no use of tourniquet were reported regarding less hospital stay, less postoperative analgesic consumption, and less postoperative thigh pain measured by VAS score at postoperative periods of day 1 (p = 0.001), day 5 (p = 0.001), 2 weeks (p = 0.001), and 6 weeks (p = 0.001). Regarding postoperative blood transfusion and clinical deep venous thrombosis, there was no significant difference between use of tourniquet or not. The evidence presented in this level-1 randomized controlled trial suggests that no use of tourniquet in TKA can improve functional outcomes in early postoperative period with no significant difference on functional outcome at 5 years of follow-up.
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- Sherwan A Hamawandi
- Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Erbil Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Iraq
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- Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Hilla, Iraq
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Salwan A, Pisulkar GL, Taywade S, Awasthi AA, Saoji A, Jadawala VH, Shah P, Deshpande SV. A Review on the Efficacy of Extraosseous Local Infiltration of Multimodal Drug Cocktail for Pain Management After Total Knee or Hip Arthroplasty. Cureus 2022; 14:e30451. [DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Hannon CP, Fillingham YA, Spangehl MJ, Karas V, Kamath AF, Casambre FD, Verity TJ, Nelson N, Hamilton WG, Della Valle CJ. The Efficacy and Safety of Periarticular Injection in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Direct Meta-Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1928-1938.e9. [PMID: 36162925 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Periarticular injection (PAI) is administered intraoperatively to help reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption after primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PAI in primary TJA to support the combined clinical practice guidelines of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hip Society, Knee Society, and American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. METHODS The MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched for studies published prior to March 2020 on PAI in TJA. All included studies underwent qualitative and quantitative homogeneity testing followed by a systematic review and direct comparison meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of PAI. RESULTS Three thousand six hundred and ninety nine publications were critically appraised to provide 60 studies regarded as the best available evidence for an analysis. The meta-analysis showed that intraoperative PAI reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption. Adding ketorolac or a corticosteroid to a long-acting local anesthetic (eg, ropivacaine or bupivacaine) provides an additional benefit. There is no difference between liposomal bupivacaine and other nonliposomal long-acting local anesthetics. Morphine does not provide any additive benefit in postoperative pain and opioid consumption and may increase postoperative nausea and vomiting. There is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on the use of epinephrine and clonidine. CONCLUSION Strong evidence supports the use of a PAI with a long-acting local anesthetic to reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption. Adding a corticosteroid and/or ketorolac to a long-acting local anesthetic further reduces postoperative pain and may reduce opioid consumption. Morphine has no additive effect and there is insufficient evidence on epinephrine and clonidine.
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- Charles P Hannon
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Clinical Quality and Value, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL
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- Department of Clinical Quality and Value, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL
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- Department of Clinical Quality and Value, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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Periarticular Injection in Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Clinical Practice Guidelines of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hip Society, and Knee Society. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1701-1707. [PMID: 35970572 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Lee GC, Berkowitz R, Hacker S, Hu J, Rechter A. HTX-011 in Combination with Multimodal Analgesic Regimen Minimized Severe Pain and Opioid Use after Total Knee Arthroplasty in an Open-Label Study. J Knee Surg 2022. [PMID: 35688442 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1747945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be associated with significant postoperative pain despite multimodal analgesic (MMA) protocols, and most patients require the use of opioids postoperatively. HTX-011 is a dual-acting local anesthetic containing bupivacaine and low-dose meloxicam in an extended-release polymer. In a prior randomized controlled trial (RCT), HTX-011 reduced pain and opioid use through 72 hours after TKA compared with bupivacaine hydrochloride. This open-label study (NCT03974932) evaluated the efficacy and safety of HTX-011 combined with an MMA regimen in patients undergoing TKA under spinal anesthesia. All patients received intraoperative HTX-011 (400 mg bupivacaine/12 mg meloxicam) in combination with an MMA regimen consisting of preoperative acetaminophen, celecoxib, and pregabalin and postoperative acetaminophen and celecoxib until discharge. Opioid rescue was allowed upon patient request for additional pain control. Pain scores, opioid consumption, discharge readiness, and adverse events were recorded. Fifty-one patients were treated. Compared with the prior RCT, HTX-011 with this MMA regimen further lowered pain scores and reduced opioid use. Mean patient-reported pain scores remained in the mild range, and 82% of patients or more did not experience severe pain at any individual time point through 72 hours after surgery. Mean total opioid consumption was low over 72 hours: 24.8 morphine milligram equivalents (1-2 tablets of oxycodone 10 mg/day). Approximately 60% of patients were ready for discharge by 12 hours, and 39% were discharged without an opioid prescription and did not call back for pain management. The treatment regimen was well tolerated, and no added risk was observed with the addition of MMA. HTX-011 with an MMA regimen reduced postoperative pain and opioid use following TKA.
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- Gwo-Chin Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- University Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Center, Tamarac, Florida
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- Grossmont Orthopedic Medical Group, La Mesa, California
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- Heron Therapeutics, Inc., San Diego, California
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Associates, LLP, Houston, Texas
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Baumann JR, Stoker AM, Bozynski CC, Sherman SL, Cook JL. An Injectable Containing Morphine, Ropivacaine, Epinephrine, and Ketorolac Is Not Cytotoxic to Articular Cartilage Explants From Degenerative Knees. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1980-1995. [PMID: 34952188 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a multidrug injectate containing morphine, ropivacaine, epinephrine, and ketorolac, commonly referred to as the "Orthococktail," on cartilage tissue viability and metabolic responses using an established in vitro model. METHODS With institutional review board approval and informed patient consent, tissues normally discarded after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were recovered. Full-thickness cartilage explants (n = 72, Outerbridge grade 1 to 3) were created and bisected. Paired explant halves were treated with either 1 mL Orthococktail or 1 mL of saline and cultured for 8 hours at 37°C, with 0.5 mL of the treatment being removed and replaced with tissue culture media every hour. Explants were cultured for 6 days, and media were changed and collected on days 3 and 6. After day 6, tissues were processed for cell viability, weighed, and processed for histologic grading. Outcome measures were compared for significant differences between treated and untreated samples. RESULTS There were no significant differences in cartilage viability between control and Orthococktail-treated samples across a spectrum of cartilage pathologies. Orthococktail treatment consistently resulted in a significant decrease in the release of PGE2, MCP-1, MMP-7, and MMP-8 on day 3 of culture and PGE2, MMP-3, MMP-7, and MMP-8 on day 6 of culture, compared with saline controls. CONCLUSION The results of the present study indicate that an Orthococktail injection composed of morphine, ropivacaine, epinephrine, and ketorolac is associated with a transient decrease in degradative and inflammatory mediators produced by more severely affected articular cartilage and may mitigate perioperative joint pain such that postoperative narcotic drug use could be reduced. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The Orthococktail solution used in this study may be a safe intraoperative, intra-articular injection option for patients undergoing joint arthroplasty and other joint preservation surgical procedures.
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- John R Baumann
- Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A.; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A..
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A.; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, CalifCornia, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A.; Thompson Laboratory for Regenerative Orthopaedics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A
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Kim MK, Ko SH, Hwang YJ, Kwon DG, Jeon YS, Ryu DJ. Effectiveness of continuous femoral nerve block for pain relief after total knee arthroplasty: comparison with epidural patient-controlled analgesia and periarticular injection. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221085062. [PMID: 35387501 PMCID: PMC8998396 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221085062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical outcomes among three analgesic techniques, continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB), epidural patient-controlled analgesia (EPCA) and periarticular injection (PAI), in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS This retrospective case-control study enrolled patients that underwent TKA. Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, sleep disturbance, additional opioid consumption and incidence of opioid-related side-effects were assessed. RESULTS A total of 120 patients were categorized into three groups: EPCA (group A, n = 40), PAI (group B, n = 40) and CFNB (group C, n = 40). Group C had significantly lower VAS pain scores than groups A and B at 8, 12 and 24 h after TKA. There were no significant differences in VAS pain scores among the three groups from 48 h after TKA. Sleep quality on the first day after surgery was significantly better in group C than in groups A and B. Additional opioid consumption was significantly lower in the group C than in the groups A and B. Group C showed a lower rate of opioid-related side-effects than groups A and B. CONCLUSION CFNB was a more effective additional analgesic technique than EPCA or PAI for acute postoperative pain control within 24 h of TKA.
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- Myung Ku Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Singh H, Agarwal KK, Tyagi S, Makadia P, Oza B, Jain P, Patel M. Peroperative Intra-Articular Infiltration of Tranexamic Acid and Ropivacaine Cocktail in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus 2022; 14:e23091. [PMID: 35464570 PMCID: PMC8996435 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a procedure that has improved the quality of life of patients with knee arthritis. Postoperative pain and blood loss are the two major drawbacks of TKA which affect patient satisfaction and delay recovery and rehabilitation. Local infiltration analgesia has shown better results in controlling immediate postoperative pain, thus enabling early rehabilitation and mobilization, while local infiltration of antifibrinolytic agents has shown impressive results in controlling blood loss. In this study, we evaluate the effect of a combination of intra-articular infiltration of ropivacaine cocktail along with intra-articular instillation of tranexamic acid in reducing patient-reported postoperative pain and the level of blood loss control after TKA. Methodology Patients presenting with high-grade osteoarthritis and undergoing TKA were included and randomly allocated to two groups: one receiving the intra-articular infiltration (group A), and the other not receiving any infiltration (group B). Postoperative pain was measured through the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) every three hours for the first 24 hours, and then at 48 hours and 72 hours postoperatively. The need for additional analgesia, in the form of a slow epidural infusion, in patients experiencing severe postoperative pain was evaluated in both groups. Postoperative blood loss was assessed by measuring total drain output (in mL) and by comparing preoperative and postoperative (at 24 hours) hemoglobin, hematocrit drift, and blood transfusion rates. The duration of the postoperative hospital stay and the time taken to start postoperative knee mobilization exercises and weight-bearing were noted to assess the recovery and rehabilitation of the patients in the two groups. Results The study included 42 patients (group A, 22 patients; group B, 20 patients) with 28 knees in each group. Patients with intra-articular infiltration using ropivacaine cocktail with tranexamic acid showed excellent pain control compared to the non-infiltrated patients in the early 48 hours postoperatively. There was a significant drop in postoperative hemoglobin and hematocrit values in the non-infiltrated patients compared to the other group. Further, the intra-articular infiltration-instillation significantly reduced blood loss through the drain, the requirement of postoperative blood transfusions, and the duration of hospital stay. Conclusions It can be safely concluded that ropivacaine cocktail and tranexamic acid instillation postoperatively in knee arthroplasty patients is a very useful and effective technique to reduce postoperative pain and blood loss.
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- Harpreet Singh
- Department of Orthopaedics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, IND
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Feng JE, Ikwuazom CP, Mahure SA, Waren DP, Slover JD, Schwarzkopf RS, Long WJ, Macaulay WB. Discontinuation of the liposomal delivery of bupivacaine has no effect on pain management after primary total knee arthroplasty : no effect on pain scores, opioid consumption, or functional status. Bone Joint J 2021; 103-B:102-107. [PMID: 34053282 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.103b6.bjj-2020-2033.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) as part of a periarticular injection protocol continues to be a highly debated topic in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We evaluated the effect of discontinuing the use of LB in a periarticular protocol on immediate postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, and objective functional outcomes. METHODS On 1 July 2019, we discontinued the use of intraoperative LB as part of a periarticular injection protocol. A consecutive group of patients who received LB as part of the protocol (Protocol 1) and a subsequent group who did not (Protocol 2) were compared. All patients received the same opioid-sparing protocol. Verbal rating scale (VRS) pain scores were collected from our electronic data warehouse and averaged per patient per 12-hour interval. Events relating to the opiate administration were derived as morphine milligram equivalences (MMEs) per patient per 24-hour interval. The Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) tool was used to assess the immediate postoperative function. RESULTS A total of 888 patients received Protocol 1 and while 789 received Protocol 2. The mean age of the patients was significantly higher in those who did not receive LB (66.80 vs 65.57 years, p = 0.006). The sex, BMI, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status score, race, smoking status, marital status, operating time, length of stay, and discharge disposition were similar in the two groups. Compared with the LB group, discontinuing LB showed no significant difference in postoperative VRS pain scores up to 72 hours (p > 0.05), opioid administration up to 96 hours (p > 0.05), or AM-PAC scores within the first 24 hours (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The control of pain after TKA with a multimodal management protocol is not improved by the addition of LB compared with traditional bupivacaine. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(6 Supple A):102-107.
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- James E Feng
- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Beaumont Health, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Adult Reconstructive Surgery and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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Zoratto D, Phelan R, Hopman WM, Wood GCA, Shyam V, DuMerton D, Shelley J, McQuaide S, Kanee L, Ho AMH, McMullen M, Armstrong M, Mizubuti GB. Adductor canal block with or without added magnesium sulfate following total knee arthroplasty: a multi-arm randomized controlled trial. Can J Anaesth 2021; 68:1028-1037. [PMID: 34041719 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-021-01985-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Postoperative analgesia following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) often includes intrathecal opioids, periarticular injection (PAI) of local anesthetic, systemic multimodal analgesia, and/or peripheral nerve blockade. The adductor canal block (ACB) provides analgesia without muscle weakness and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) may extend its duration. The purpose of this trial was to compare the duration and quality of early post-TKA analgesia in patients receiving postoperative ACB (± MgSO4) in addition to standard care. METHODS Elective TKA patients were randomized to: 1) sham ACB, 2) ropivacaine ACB, or 3) ropivacaine ACB with added MgSO4. All received spinal anesthesia with intrathecal morphine, intraoperative PAI, and multimodal systemic analgesia. Patients and assessors remained blinded to allocation. Anesthesiologists knew whether patients had received sham or ACB but were blinded to MgSO4. The primary outcome was time to first analgesic (via patient-controlled analgesia [PCA] with iv morphine) following ACB. Secondary outcomes were morphine consumption, side effects, visual analogue scale pain scores, satisfaction until 24 hr postoperatively, and length of stay. RESULTS Of 130 patients, 121 were included. Nine were excluded post randomization: four were protocol violations, three did not meet inclusion criteria, and two had severe pain requiring open label blockade. There were no differences in the median [interquartile range] time to first PCA request: sham, 310 min [165-550]; ropivacaine ACB, 298 min [120-776]; and ropivacaine ACB with MgSO4, 270 min [113-780] (P = 0.96). Similarly, we detected no differences in resting pain, opioid consumption, length of stay, or associated side effects until 24 hr postoperatively. CONCLUSION We found no analgesic benefit of a postoperative ACB, with or without added MgSO4, in TKA patients undergoing spinal anesthesia and receiving intrathecal morphine, an intraoperative PAI, and multimodal systemic analgesia. TRIAL REGISTRATION www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02581683); registered 21 October 2015.
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- Dana Zoratto
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Kingston General Hospital Research Institute, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, ON, Canada.,Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- University of Toronto School of Medicine, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Victory 2 Kingston General Hospital site, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, ON, K7L 2V7, Canada
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As the length of stay for hip and knee arthroplasty has decreased over the years, "outpatient," or same-calendar-day discharge has become increasingly common. Outpatient arthroplasty offers several possible benefits over traditional inpatient arthroplasty, including potential for cost reductions, faster rehabilitation, improved patient satisfaction, and reduced reliance on hospital resources. Despite these possible benefits, concerns remain over feasibility and patient safety. To date, multiple studies have demonstrated that, for select patients, "outpatient" hip and knee arthroplasty can be safe and effective and yield complication and readmission rates similar to inpatient procedures at potentially significant cost savings. Successful outpatient pathways have emphasized careful patient selection, detailed patient education, enlistment of strong social support, utilization of multimodal analgesia and strong "episode ownership," and involvement on behalf of the surgical team. As outpatient hip and knee arthroplasty becomes increasingly common, continued investigation into all aspects of the surgical episode is warranted.
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