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Roca Ruiz LJ, Ruiz Ibán MÁ, Díaz Heredia J, López-Millán JM. Consensus on the preoperative management of patients with chronic moderate to severe shoulder pain to improve postoperative outcomes: Delphi results. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:e364-e376. [PMID: 38182020 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.11.011] [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: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Appropriate preoperative management of patients with chronic moderate to severe shoulder pain who are candidates for surgery owing to rotator cuff disease or glenohumeral osteoarthritis may improve surgery and patient outcomes, but published evidence in this regard is scarce. Therefore, the availability of recommendations on preoperative interventions based on expert consensus may serve as guidance. METHODS A Delphi study was conducted to develop a preoperative management algorithm based on a national expert consensus. A Delphi questionnaire was developed by a scientific committee following a systematic review of the relevant literature published during the past 10 years using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) criteria. It consisted of 48 statements divided into 5 blocks (block I, assessment and diagnosis of preoperative pain; block II, preoperative function and psychosocial aspects; block III, therapeutic objectives; block IV, treatment; and block V, follow-up and referral), and 28 experienced shoulder surgeons from across the country were invited to answer. RESULTS All participants responded to the Delphi questionnaire in the first round, and 25 responded in the second round (89.3% of those invited). Overall, 46 of 49 final statements reached a consensus, on the basis of which a final preoperative management algorithm was defined by the scientific committee. First, surgeons should assess shoulder pain intensity and characteristics, shoulder functionality, and psychosocial aspects using specific validated questionnaires. Preoperative therapeutic objectives should include shoulder pain control, depression and/or nocturnal sleep improvement, opioid consumption adjustment, and substance abuse cessation. Postoperative objectives regarding the degree of shoulder pain reduction or improvement in functionality and/or quality of life should be established in agreement with the patient. Treatment of preoperative chronic moderate to severe shoulder pain should comprise nonpharmacologic as well as pharmacologic interventions. Follow-up of the shoulder pain levels, treatment adherence, and mental health status of these patients may be carried out by the surgical team (surgeon and anesthesiologist) together with the primary care team. Patients with very intense shoulder pain levels may be referred to a pain unit following specific protocols. CONCLUSION A preoperative management algorithm for patients with chronic moderate to severe shoulder pain who are candidates for surgery owing to rotator cuff disease or glenohumeral osteoarthritis was defined based on a national expert consensus. Main points include comprehensive patient management starting with an objective assessment of shoulder pain and function, as well as quality of life; establishment of preoperative and postoperative therapeutic targets; prescription of individualized therapeutic interventions; and multidisciplinary patient follow-up. Implementation of these recommendations into clinical practice may result in better preoperative shoulder pain management and more successful surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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- Luis Javier Roca Ruiz
- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain; Department of Surgery, University of Seville, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, Health and Medical Sciences, University of Alcaláde Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; Area of Traumatology and Orthopedics, CEU San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain; Shoulder and Elbow Unit, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Surgery, Health and Medical Sciences, University of Alcaláde Henares, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; Area of Traumatology and Orthopedics, CEU San Pablo University, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University of Seville, Spain; Pain Unit, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Service, Virgen Macarena University Hospital, Seville, Spain
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Harder T, Harder J, Baum G, Cox C, Harder J, Hernandez E, MacKay B. Antineuropathic Pain Management After Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2024; 16:93012. [PMID: 38505138 PMCID: PMC10950197 DOI: 10.52965/001c.93012] [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: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Background The opioid crisis has become a present concern in the medical field. In an effort to address these complications, antineuropathic pain medications have been considered as alternatives to prescribed opioids. Objective This review focuses on the analgesic effects of neuromodulators, such as gabapentin, duloxetine, and pregabalin, that provide room for less dependence on narcotic analgesics following orthopedic surgery. Methods During the database searches, 1,033 records were identified as a preliminary result. After duplicates were removed, an initial screen of each article was completed which identified records to be removed due to absence of a full-text article. Articles were excluded if they were not either prospective or retrospective, showcased an irrelevant medication (such as tricyclic antidepressants) which are not pertinent to this review, or deemed to be unrelated to the topic. Results Ultimately, 19 articles were selected. Three different drugs, gabapentin, pregabalin, and duloxetine, were analyzed to compile data on the effectiveness of preventing opioid overuse and addiction following hand surgery. This review identifies potential evidence that peri-operative gabapentin, pregabalin, and duloxetine administration decreases post-operative pain and lowers opioid dependency. Conclusion Gabapentin, pregabalin, and duloxetine have potential to further decrease post-operative pain and lower opioid dependency. This review creates an opening for further research in hand surgery to assess an updated protocol for pain management to reduce opioid dependency.
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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- Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences Texas Tech University
- Department of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Huang YY, Ng YT, Chiu CH, Chuang CA, Sheu H, Yang CP, Tang HC. Addition of preoperative ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block and axillary nerve block to parecoxib is more effective in early postoperative pain control following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a prospective randomized controlled study. Arthroscopy 2024:S0749-8063(24)00166-X. [PMID: 38447626 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2024.02.031] [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] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the study was to prospectively compare the pain intensity and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) between patients who received ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) and axillary nerve block (ANB) as well as preincisional parecoxib and patients who received preincisional parecoxib only. METHODS Sixty-one patients receiving ARCR between March 2020 and March 2021 were prospectively enrolled. They were randomly assigned to the peripheral nerve block group (group N, n=30) or control group (group C, n=31). Two patients from group C were excluded because of miscommunication. All patients were administered parecoxib 40 mg intravenously prior to induction of anesthesia. In group N, SSNB/ANB were performed after general anesthesia while no nerve block was performed in group C. The pain intensity was compared before the surgery, as well as immediately, 24 hours and 2 weeks after the surgery. PROs, including Oxford shoulder score, University of California-Los Angeles shoulder score and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation score, were compared before and 6 months after the surgery. RESULTS The resting pain numerical rating scale (NRS) was significantly lower in group N (4.9 ± 3.1 vs. 7.6 ± 2.5, p<0.001) immediately after the surgery, but no difference was noted 24 hours after the surgery. The resting pain NRS 2 weeks after the surgery was significantly lower in group N (1.4 ± 1.6 vs. 2.7 ± 2.7, p=0.03), but the movement-evoked pain and night pain were similar. All PROs significantly improved 6 months after the surgery in both groups, but there was no difference between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION Addition of preoperative ultrasound-guided SSNB and ANB to parecoxib offered better resting pain control immediately and 2 weeks after ARCR, but there was no benefit for PROs 6 months after the surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 2 prospective randomized controlled trial.
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- Yu-Yi Huang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan, No.222, Maijin Rd., Anle Dist., Keelung City 204, Taiwan; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, No.259, Wunhua 1(st) Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan, No.222, Maijin Rd., Anle Dist., Keelung City 204, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, No.259, Wunhua 1(st) Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, No. 5, Fusing St., Gueishan, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, No.259, Wunhua 1(st) Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, No. 5, Fusing St., Gueishan, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, No.259, Wunhua 1(st) Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, No. 5, Fusing St., Gueishan, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, No.259, Wunhua 1(st) Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, No. 5, Fusing St., Gueishan, Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan, No.222, Maijin Rd., Anle Dist., Keelung City 204, Taiwan; College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, No.259, Wunhua 1(st) Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City 333, Taiwan.
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Ueki H, Yoshimura H. Long-lasting decreased pain threshold negatively affects functional recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2023; 31:5970-5978. [PMID: 37882879 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-023-07632-4] [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: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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PURPOSE The relationship between sensitization and postoperative function in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of pre-and postoperative reductions in the pressure pain threshold (PPT) on postoperative clinical outcomes in patients with ARCR and investigate changes in PPT and clinical outcomes resulting from postoperative administration of weak opioids activating the central inhibitory system. METHODS This retrospective study included patients who underwent primary ARCR, categorized into Group A (excellent/good Constant scores) and B (fair/poor Constant scores). In a complementary study, patients were randomized to the Control or Tramadol groups. Both studies evaluated the PPT, visual analog scale, active range of motion (ROM), Constant score, and retear rates pre-and postoperatively. RESULTS In the primary study with 158 patients, those with poor clinical outcomes exhibited significantly lower PPT at the affected shoulder preoperatively at 3 months postoperatively compared to those with good outcomes. The PPT of the affected side was lower than that of the uninvolved side not only at 1 and 3 months but also preoperatively and at 6 months in the poor outcome group. In the secondary study involving 96 patients, weak opioid administration was associated with increased PPT for 3 months, improved ROM at 3 months postoperatively, and reduced postoperative pain 1 year postoperatively. CONCLUSION Patients experiencing poor postoperative clinical outcomes exhibited prolonged lowered PPT. Lowered PPT due to sensitization may adversely affect functional recovery and pain perception. Elevating PPT using weak opioids improved clinical outcomes during the acute perioperative period after ARCR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Hiroko Ueki
- Kawaguchi Kogyo General Hospital, 1-18-15, Aoki, Kawaguchi-City, Saitama, 332-0031, Japan
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- Kawaguchi Kogyo General Hospital, 1-18-15, Aoki, Kawaguchi-City, Saitama, 332-0031, Japan.
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Wang Z, Wang F, Li Y, Xing Y, Jiang X, Li C, Ding Z, Tang L. Analgesic effect of nitrous oxide during manual therapy after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:764. [PMID: 38012761 PMCID: PMC10683199 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07732-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Many patients during manual therapy after anterior ligament reconstruction will experience severe pain, which has a negative impact on their rehabilitation. However, there is rarely an analgesic method for these patients during rehabilitation. Nitrous oxide with rapid analgesic and sedative effects is often used to relieve pain in minor procedures. The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not nitrous oxide analgesia decreases pain compared to oxygen during manual therapy after anterior ligament reconstruction. METHODS/DESIGN This single-center, randomized, double-blind and controlled trial will recruit 120 patients. Patients ≥ 18 years old undergoing manual therapy after anterior ligament reconstruction (1 month post-operative) with acute pain (VAS ≥ 4) are included. The main exclusion criteria included the following: pulmonary embolism, intestinal obstruction, pneumothorax. Patients will be randomly allocated to the intervention group (A) and the control group (B) in a ratio of 1:1. Doctors, therapists, patients, and data collectors are all blind to the study. The manual therapy will be performed by therapists. Nurses who implemented the intervention handed the doctors envelopes containing the patients' codes and allocation of A or B. Group A will receive a pre-prepared nitrous oxide/oxygen mixture plus conventional treatment (no analgesic) given as 30-min treatment sessions, once daily, and group B will receive oxygen plus conventional treatment (no analgesic) under the same conditions. Assessments will be taken 2 min before the intervention (T0), 5 min after the beginning of the intervention (T1), and 5 min after the intervention finished (T2). The primary outcome is pain score. Secondary outcomes include vital signs, side effects, joint range of motion, adjuvant analgesia need, therapist and patient satisfaction, and whether willing to receive the same gas again. EXPECTED OUTCOMES We expect nitrous oxide inhalation to have a beneficial effect on the pain of patients who receive manual therapy after anterior ligament reconstruction. DISCUSSION If this treatment appears beneficial, it could improve patients' satisfaction and quality of life potentially and even be implemented widely in hospital and rehabilitation settings. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, ChiCTR2200061175 (Version 2.0 June 15, 2022), https://www.chictr.org.cn .
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- Ziyang Wang
- Department of Stomatology, the 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), Jinan, Shandong, China
- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), Jinan, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing, Ningxia Medical University, Ningxia, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Stomatology, the 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), Jinan, Shandong, China
- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Stomatology, the 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), Jinan, Shandong, China
- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the 960th Hospital of People's Liberation Army of China (PLA), Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- School of Nursing, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, Shandong, China.
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Strony JT, Raji Y, Trivedi NN, McMellen CJ, Yu J, Calcei JG, Voos JE, Gillespie RJ. Effects of Opioid-Limiting Legislation in the State of Ohio on Opioid Prescriptions After Shoulder Arthroscopy. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231202242. [PMID: 38021300 PMCID: PMC10664433 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231202242] [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: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Recent studies have shown that legislation regulating opioid prescriptions in the United States has been successful in reducing the morphine milligram equivalent (MME) prescribed after certain orthopaedic procedures. Purpose To (1) determine the effect of Ohio's legislation limiting opioid prescriptions after shoulder arthroscopy and (2) identify risk factors associated with prolonged opioid use and increased postoperative opioid dosing. Study Design Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods We reviewed the data of patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy between January 1, 2016, and March 31, 2020. Patients were classified according to the date of legislation passage (August 31, 2017) as before legislation (PRE) or on/after legislation (POST). Patients were also classified based on the number of opioid prescriptions filled within 30 days of surgery as opioid-tolerant (at least 1 prescription) or opioid-naïve (zero prescriptions). We recorded patient characteristics, medical comorbidities, and surgical details, as well as the number of opioid prescriptions, MME per prescription from 30 days preoperatively to 90 days postoperatively, and the number of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogues and benzodiazepine prescriptions from 30 days preoperatively to the date of surgery. Differences between cohorts were compared with the Fisher exact test and Wilcoxon test. A covariate-adjusted regression analysis was used to evaluate risk factors associated with increased postoperative opioid dosing. Results Overall, 279 patients (n = 97 PRE; n = 182 POST; n = 42 opioid-tolerant; n = 237 opioid-naïve) were included in the final analysis. There was a significant reduction in the cumulative MME prescribed in the immediate (0-7 days) postoperative period (PRE, 450 MME vs POST, 315 MME), the first 30 postoperative days (PRE, 590 MME vs POST, 375 MME), and the first 90 postoperative days (PRE, 600 MME vs POST, 420 MME) (P < .001 for all). The opioid-tolerant cohort had higher MME at every time point in the postoperative period (P < .001). Consumption of preoperative opioid (β = 1682.5; P < .001), benzodiazepine (β = 468.09; P < .001), and GABA analogue (β = 251.37; P = .04) was associated with an increase in the cumulative MME prescribed. Conclusion Opioid prescription-limiting legislation in Ohio significantly reduced the cumulative MME prescribed in the first 30 days postoperatively for both opioid-naïve and opioid-tolerant patients after shoulder arthroscopy. Consumption of opioids, benzodiazepines, and GABA analogues preoperatively was associated with increased postoperative opioid dosage.
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- John T. Strony
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Sabesan V, Lapica H, Fernandez C, Fomunung C. Evolution of Perioperative Pain Management in Shoulder Arthroplasty. Orthop Clin North Am 2023; 54:435-451. [PMID: 37718083 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2023.04.004] [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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Historically, opioids have been used as a primary conservative treatment for pain related to glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GHOA). However, this practice is concerning as it often leads to overuse, which has contributed to the current epidemic of addiction and overdoses in the United States. Studies have shown that preoperative opioid use is associated with higher complication rates and worse outcomes following surgery, particularly for shoulder arthroplasty. To address these concerns, perioperative pain management for shoulder arthroplasty has evolved over the years to the use of multimodal analgesia.
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- Vani Sabesan
- Department of Orthopedics, JFK/University of Miami, Palm Beach, FL, USA.
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- Department of Orthopedics, JFK/University of Miami, Palm Beach, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, JFK/University of Miami, Palm Beach, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, JFK/University of Miami, Palm Beach, FL, USA
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Park JH, Yoon JY, Jeong MG, Jeong HJ, Oh JH. Far-Infrared Radiation to Improve Clinical Outcomes after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Clinical Study. Clin Orthop Surg 2023; 15:826-833. [PMID: 37811506 PMCID: PMC10551675 DOI: 10.4055/cios22386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background The efficacy of far-infrared radiation (FIR) after rotator cuff repair has not been demonstrated yet. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of postoperatively applied FIR with regard to early pain, range of motion (ROM), and tendon-to-bone healing after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods A total of 64 consecutive patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with small- to medium-sized tears were enrolled in this prospective comparative study and randomly divided into an FIR group (n = 31) and a control group (n = 33). In the FIR group, FIR using a radiator device (Aladdin-H) was applied for 30 minutes per session twice daily from the first postoperative day. This application lasted for 10 weeks during the postoperative period. Clinical outcomes were assessed using a visual analog scale for pain (pVAS) at 5 weeks and ROM at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Functional scores were evaluated at 6 months postoperatively. Healing of the repaired rotator cuff was also evaluated using ultrasonography at 3 months and magnetic resonance imaging at 6 months postoperatively. Results In both groups, clinical and functional outcomes were improved up to 6 months compared with preoperative values. At 5 weeks and 3 months postoperatively, the average pVAS was significantly lower in the FIR group than in the control group (1.7 ± 1.0 vs. 2.8 ± 1.4; p = 0.002 at 5 weeks, 2.4 ± 1.3 vs. 3.2 ± 1.8; p = 0.041 at 3 months). However, there was no significant difference in ROM, functional score, or healing rate between two groups at each follow-up time point. Conclusions The application of FIR after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair could be a safe and effective procedure to decrease postoperative pain, especially in the early postoperative period. This effective application of FIR can be considered to facilitate painless rehabilitation in the postoperative period after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
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- Joo Hyun Park
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Su P, Liu Y, Zhang L, Bai LB. Comparison of Analgesia Treatment Methods After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Network Meta-analysis of 42 Randomized Controlled Trials. Orthop J Sports Med 2023; 11:23259671231167128. [PMID: 37346775 PMCID: PMC10280546 DOI: 10.1177/23259671231167128] [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: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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Background The optimal method for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is still unclear. Purpose To compare the efficacy of postoperative analgesic methods after ARCR through network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and prospective controlled trials. Study Design Systematic review; Level of evidence, 2. Methods Following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, we searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science from inception until April 12, 2022, for randomized controlled trials and prospective controlled trials evaluating neuraxial analgesia, peripheral nerve block, periarticular local anesthetic infiltration, intravenous patient-controlled analgesia, oral analgesia, or any combination of these methods for pain management after ARCR. Outcomes included pain scores at rest, morphine consumption, and complications (nausea and vomiting). Study quality was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Network meta-analysis was used to assess the relative efficacy of the methods for postoperative analgesia. The best choice for postoperative analgesia was defined as the one with significant differences in pain scores and morphine consumption compared with placebo, with no significant difference in complications, during the initial 48 hours postoperatively. Results Included were 42 studies with 3110 patients. Only suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) was significantly superior to placebo in pain scores (mean difference [MD], -0.93 [95% CI, -1.31 to -0.54] at 6 hours; MD, -2.34 [95% CI, -3.49 to -1.19] at 12 hours) and morphine consumption (MD, -17.70 [95% CI, -32.98 to -2.42] at 24 hours) (P < .05 for all), with no difference in complications (odds ratio, 0.96 [95% CI, 0.21 to 4.32]; P > .05). Pain scores were significantly lower with interscalene nerve block compared with SSNB (MD, -0.69 [95% CI, -1.17 to -0.20] at 6 hours; MD, -1.44 [95% CI, -2.21 to -0.67] at 12 hours) and with SSNB + axillary nerve block compared with SSNB (MD, -3.09 [95% CI, -4.18 to -1.99] at 6 hours; MD, -0.87 [95% CI, -1.71 to -0.03] at 12 hours) (P < .05 for all). Conclusion Based on the current evidence, most analgesic methods lowered pain and morphine consumption compared with placebo. There were significant differences in pain scores between interscalene nerve block and SSNB during the first 12 hours postoperatively, and adding axillary nerve block to SSNB enhanced the analgesic effect.
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- Peng Su
- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery,
Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West
China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Finance, Qilu University of
Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan, China
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- Department of Hand and Foot Surgery,
Shandong Provincial Hospital, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Blaber OK, Aman ZS, DePhillipo NN, LaPrade RF, Dekker TJ. Perioperative Gabapentin May Reduce Opioid Requirement for Early Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Arthroscopy 2022:S0749-8063(22)00768-X. [PMID: 36682946 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.11.024] [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] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of perioperative gabapentin or pregabalin treatment on postoperative pain and opioid requirement reduction in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). METHODS A systematic review of randomized control trials was conducted evaluating the effect of gabapentin or pregabalin on postoperative pain and opioid requirement for patients undergoing ACLR. The primary outcomes assessed were postoperative pain scores and opioid requirements. Secondary outcomes were complications, side effects, dosage, and timing of intervention. RESULTS The initial search query identified 151 studies and 6 studies were included after full-text articles were reviewed. Three studies investigated the use of gabapentin and three studies investigated pregabalin. All three gabapentin studies reported significantly decreased or equivalent pain scores while also significantly reducing or removing total opioid consumption compared to control groups. Pregabalin demonstrated inconsistent efficacy for pain control and opioid consumption parameters across three studies. One study (pregabalin, n = 1) reported significantly increased incidence of dizziness with pregabalin compared to placebo. CONCLUSION There is moderate evidence demonstrating that preoperative gabapentin may be safe and effective in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption after ACLR. Gabapentin may be considered when employed as part of a multimodal analgesia regimen; however, the optimal protocol has yet to be determined. Currently, there is limited evidence demonstrating the efficacy of pregabalin on pain and opioid consumption in the setting of ACLR. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic Review of Level I Studies.
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- Olivia K Blaber
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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Davis WH, Sandler AB, Scanaliato JP, Dunn JC, Parnes N. Use of Opioids in the Early Postoperative Period After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221112086. [PMID: 35898204 PMCID: PMC9310229 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221112086] [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: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Postoperative treatment plans after orthopaedic procedures frequently include opioids for pain relief. Purpose: To evaluate opioid use in the early postoperative phase after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) to develop a procedure-specific understanding of the current role of opioids in pain management for this procedure. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A PubMed search was used to identify eligible studies. Data on patient demographics, visual analog scale pain scores, and opioid use patterns (in morphine milligram equivalents [MMEs]) were collected and assessed. Cumulative MMEs were reported on postoperative day (POD) zero, and mean MMEs were reported on subsequent PODs (days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 14). Metaregression, I2 indices, and Cochran Q tests were used to evaluate study variation, heterogeneity, and variance. Results: A total of 1487 patients in 22 studies were included in the analysis. An estimated 51% (95% CI, 31%-70%) of patients with nerve blocks (NBs) were opioid-free through POD-0 versus 40% (95% CI, 1.2%-97%) of patients without NBs, which increased to 65% (95% CI, 55%-74%) versus 25% (95% CI, 1.7%-86%) by POD-1. Opioid requirements were highest in the first 72 hours after ARCR. NB use reduced opioid requirement on POD-0 compared with no NB use (15.8 vs 45.0 MMEs, respectively; P < .001) but did not reduce requirements after that. In addition, NB use led to a statistically significant increase in opioid requirements on POD-7 (28.6 vs 9.5 MMEs, respectively; P < .001). Using a model that assumes stable opioid requirements between our time points, weighted mean cumulative opioid consumption was 163 MMEs in the first week and 273 MMEs in the first 2 weeks (150 and 287 MMEs in patients with NB; 180 and 261 MMEs in patients without NB, respectively). Conclusion: Opioid use is relatively common in the early postoperative period after ARCR. Pain scores and opioid requirements may spike on POD-1; however, patients should be educated and reassured that they will gradually decrease usage over the initial 2-week postoperative period.
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- William H Davis
- Paul Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, Texas, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, New York, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, Odensburg, New York, USA
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Siegel MG. Published Multimodal Anesthetic Protocols Using Gabapentin Risk Substantial Side Effects and Are Not Recommended. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1381-1382. [PMID: 35501001 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Oral Ketorolac as an Adjuvant Agent for Postoperative Pain Control After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:e1407-e1416. [PMID: 34047723 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-01432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) is associated with substantial postoperative pain. Oral narcotic agents are the preferred analgesic postoperatively. However, these agents are associated with several side effects and a potential for abuse. This study evaluates the efficacy of ketorolac as an adjunctive agent for postoperative pain control after arthroscopic RCR. METHODS Adult patients undergoing arthroscopic RCR were prospectively enrolled and randomized to one of two groups. The control received our institution's standard-of-care pain protocol, including oxycodone-acetaminophen 5 to 325 mg on discharge. The ketorolac group received the standard-of-care protocol, intravenous ketorolac at the completion of the procedure, and oral ketorolac on discharge. Pain and functional outcome scores and narcotic utilization were recorded three times per day for the first 5 days after surgery. Repeat magnetic resonance imaging was done at least 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS In our study, 39 patients were included for final analysis; the mean age of the cohort was 55.7 ± 10.6 years, and 66.7% of patients were male. No differences were observed in preoperative demographics, comorbidities, cuff tear morphology, and functional scores between the two groups. Over the first 5 days after surgery, patients in the ketorolac group consumed a mean of 10.6 fewer narcotic pills, a consumption reduction of 54.6% (19.42 versus 8.82, P < 0.001). No difference was observed in functional outcome scores at up to 6 weeks postoperatively between the two groups. No difference was observed in adverse events between the two groups with no reported cases of gastritis or gastrointestinal bleeding. Twenty-two of 39 patients underwent repeat magnetic resonance imaging at a mean of 7.9 months postoperatively, of which 5 (22%) demonstrated a retear of their rotator cuff. No significant difference was observed between the ketorolac and control groups in the rate of retear (P = 1.00). DISCUSSION Adjunctive ketorolac substantially reduces narcotic utilization after arthroscopic RCR.
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Berton A, Longo UG, De Salvatore S, Sciotti G, Santamaria G, Piergentili I, De Marinis MG, Denaro V. A Historical Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials in the Management of Pain in Rotator Cuff Tears. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10184072. [PMID: 34575180 PMCID: PMC8470804 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10184072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The aim of this analysis was to assess the quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) relating to pain management in rotator cuff (RC) tears. This review evaluated the quality of the studies in the literature regarding this topic through the use of some factors and trends. The online databases used to search all RCTs on the topic of RC surgery were Medline, Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, and CENTRAL. This research was completed in September 2020. To assess the quality of reports, the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) and the modified Coleman methodology score (MCMS) were used. From the research, 262 articles emerged. Finally, 79 studies were included in this historical analysis. There were no statistically significant changes in MCMS across trials that included or did not include a CONSORT diagram (p = 0.10). A statistically significant difference in MCMS was discovered between papers produced prior to 2009 and publications produced after 2015 (p = 0.03). There was no association between the number of checklist items for each article and the Coleman score. During the years there has been a significant increase in both quantity and quality of RCTs relating to pain in RC tears.
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- Alessandra Berton
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (S.D.S.); (I.P.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (S.D.S.); (I.P.); (V.D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-062-2541-1613
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (S.D.S.); (I.P.); (V.D.)
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- Research Unit Nursing Science, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.S.); (G.S.); (M.G.D.M.)
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- Research Unit Nursing Science, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.S.); (G.S.); (M.G.D.M.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (S.D.S.); (I.P.); (V.D.)
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- Research Unit Nursing Science, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, 00128 Rome, Italy; (G.S.); (G.S.); (M.G.D.M.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, Trigoria, 00128 Rome, Italy; (A.B.); (S.D.S.); (I.P.); (V.D.)
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Singh AM, Kirsch JM, Patel MS, Gutman M, Harper T, Lazarus M, Horneff JG, Namdari S, Voskeridjian A, Abboud JA. Effect of perioperative acetaminophen on pain management in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair: a prospective randomized study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:2014-2021. [PMID: 33774169 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.03.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Limiting opioid use in perioperative pain management is currently an important focus in orthopedic surgery. The ability of acetaminophen to reduce postoperative opioid consumption while providing acceptable pain management has not been thoroughly investigated in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair (RCR). METHODS Patients undergoing primary arthroscopic RCR were prospectively randomized to 1 of 3 treatment groups: Group 1 (control) received both 5 mg of oxycodone every 6 hours as needed and 1000 mg of acetaminophen orally every 6 hours as needed after surgery and had the option to take either medication or both. Group 2 (control) received only 5 mg of oxycodone every 6 hours as needed without any additional acetaminophen after surgery. Group 3 received 1000 mg of acetaminophen orally every 6 hours for 1 day prior to and after surgery, which was subsequently decreased to administration every 8 hours during postoperative days 2-5. Group 3 patients were also allowed to take 5 mg of oxycodone every 6 hours as needed after surgery. All patients received interscalene blocks with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel). Opioid use, pain scores, side effects, and overall satisfaction were assessed daily for the first week after surgery. RESULTS A total of 57 patients (mean age, 57.8 ± 9.55 years) were included in this study. Baseline demographic characteristics including age, sex, and body mass index were similar between the groups (P > .05). Patients in group 3 took significantly fewer narcotics overall (P = .017) and took significantly fewer pills each day compared with group 2. Group 3 also reported significantly better overall pain control compared with the other groups (P = .040). There were no significant differences in overall patient satisfaction between the groups (P > .05). Additionally, there were no significant differences between groups regarding postoperative medication-associated side effects (P > .05). CONCLUSION Perioperative acetaminophen represents an important component of multimodal analgesia in appropriately selected patients undergoing shoulder surgery. In this study, the use of perioperative acetaminophen significantly decreased opioid consumption and improved overall pain control after primary arthroscopic RCR.
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- Arjun M Singh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- College of Medicine, Penn State University, Hershey, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Hurley ET, Maye AB, Thompson K, Anil U, Resad S, Virk M, Strauss EJ, Alaia MJ, Campbell KA. Pain Control After Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials With a Network Meta-analysis. Am J Sports Med 2021; 49:2262-2271. [PMID: 33321046 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520971757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder arthroscopy is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures used to treat a variety of conditions, with >500,000 procedures performed each year. PURPOSE To systematically review the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on pain control after shoulder arthroscopy in the acute postoperative setting and to ascertain the best available evidence in managing pain after shoulder arthroscopy to optimize patient outcomes. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Studies were included if they were RCTs evaluating interventions to reduce postoperative pain after shoulder arthroscopy: nerve blocks, nerve block adjuncts, subacromial injections, patient-controlled analgesia, oral medications, or other modalities. Meta-analyses and network meta-analyses were performed where appropriate. RESULTS Our study included 83 RCTs. Across 40 studies, peripheral nerve blocks were found to significantly reduce postoperative pain and opioid use, but there was no significant difference among the variable nerve blocks in the network meta-analysis. However, continuous interscalene block did have the highest P-score at most time points. Nerve block adjuncts were consistently shown across 18 studies to prolong the nerve block time and reduce pain. Preoperative administration was shown to significantly reduce postoperative pain scores (P < .05). No benefit was found in any of the studies evaluating subacromial infusions. CONCLUSION Continuous interscalene block resulted in the lowest pain levels at most time points, although this was not significantly different when compared with the other nerve blocks. Additionally, nerve block adjuncts may prolong the postoperative block time and improve pain control. There is promising evidence for some oral medications and newer modalities to control pain and reduce opioid use. However, we found no evidence to support the use of subacromial infusions or patient-controlled analgesia.
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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- New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA
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Mandava NK, Sethi PM, Routman HD, Liddy N, Haidamous G, Denard PJ. Opioid requirement after rotator cuff repair is low with a multimodal approach to pain. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:e399-e408. [PMID: 33144226 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.09.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Current practices may aim to blunt rather than understand postoperative pain. Perhaps the most common serious complication of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is persistence of opiate medication intake. Patients still receive upwards of 80 oxycodone 5 mg pills, or 600 morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs), leading more than 20% of opioid-naïve subjects to continue to fill opioid prescriptions beyond 180 days after surgery. Developing evidence-based guidelines for narcotic prescription after ARCR presents an opportunity for orthopedic surgeons to address the opioid epidemic. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was (1) to prospectively determine the requirements for opiate medications after ARCR, and (2) to create an evidence-based guideline for postoperative prescription, in contrast to the anecdotal or expert panel recommendations that currently exist. We further investigated whether a liposomal bupivacaine (LB) interscalene never block (ISNB) would reduce pain and opiate consumption compared with standard bupivacaine ISNB (control) for ARCR. METHODS The study enrolled 100 patients who underwent primary ARCR surgery. Patients were provided with postoperative "pain journals" to document their daily pain on a numerical rating scale, satisfaction with pain management using the Likert scale, and track their daily oxycodone 5 mg pill consumption during the 14-day postoperative period. Enrolled patients were further randomized to receiving an LB (experimental) or standard bupivacaine (control) ISNB. RESULTS A total of 77% of all patients required fewer than 15 pills postoperatively. The LB group consumed an average of 1.7 fewer pills (13.0 MMEs) on postoperative day (POD) 1 (P = .02) and reported statistically lower pain during PODs 1 and 2 (P = .01 and P = .006), as well as cumulatively throughout the study period (P = .03). In addition, LB patients remained opioid-free at a higher rate (44% vs. 15% in controls, P = .03). CONCLUSION With a multimodal approach, the majority of patients undergoing ARCR can manage postoperative pain with 15 or fewer oxycodone 5 mg tablets (112.5 MMEs) and maintain a high degree of satisfaction. The addition of an LB ISNB may further reduce the consumption of postoperative narcotics compared with a standard ISNB. This study provides evidence that may be used for surgeon guidelines in the effort to reduce opioid prescriptions after ARCR.
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- Nikhil K Mandava
- Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, ONS Foundation, Greenwich, CT, USA
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- Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, ONS Foundation, Greenwich, CT, USA.
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- Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, ONS Foundation, Greenwich, CT, USA
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Zangrilli J, Szukics P, Austin L, Horneff JG. Perioperative Pain Management in Ambulatory and Inpatient Shoulder Surgery. JBJS Rev 2021; 9:e20.00191. [PMID: 33999881 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.20.00191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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» Acetaminophen is an effective addition to a multimodal pain regimen; however, evidence to support intravenous versus oral administration requires further evaluation. » While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are a valuable addition to a multimodal pain strategy, concerns regarding their effect on healing after certain procedures (i.e., rotator cuff repair) in select patients may preclude their use. » The use of perioperative gabapentinoids have varied results for pain control, and additional research is warranted to support their use after certain shoulder procedures. » Opioid-prescribing should be limited and reserved for severe postoperative pain. When prescribed, opioids should be taken at the lowest possible dose and for the shortest period. » Centrally acting analgesics such as tramadol have been shown to be as effective as opioids and have a lower risk of complications. » Nerve blocks are an excellent addition to multimodal pain management strategies. Longer-lasting formulations of perioperative single-shot injections and indwelling catheters may reduce rebound pain.
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- Julian Zangrilli
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, New Jersey
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- Rothman Institute of Orthopaedics at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Patel MS, Abboud JA, Sethi PM. Perioperative pain management for shoulder surgery: evolving techniques. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:e416-e433. [PMID: 32844751 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.04.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Improving management of postoperative pain following shoulder surgery is vital for optimizing patient outcomes, length of stay, and decreasing addiction to narcotic medications. Multimodal analgesia (ie, controlling pain via multiple different analgesic methods with differing mechanisms) is an ever-evolving approach to enhancing pain control perioperatively after shoulder surgery. With a variety of options for the shoulder surgeon to turn to, this article succinctly reviews the pros and cons of each approach and proposes a potential pain management algorithm.
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- Manan S Patel
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, Greenwich, CT, USA
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A Historical Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials in Rotator Cuff Tears. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17186863. [PMID: 32962199 PMCID: PMC7558823 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17186863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Background and objectives: Our research aimed to evaluate the quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) linked to rotator cuff (RC) tears. The present study analyzed factors connected to the quality of the RCTs and trends in the quality of reporting through time. Materials and Methods: The online databases used to search all RCTs on the topic of RC surgery completed until March 2020 were PubMed and Ovid (MEDLINE). The quality of reporting was evaluated using the modified Coleman methodology score (MCMS) and the consolidated standards of reporting trials (CONSORT). Results: The online search found 957 articles. Finally, 183 studies were included in the quantitative synthesis. A total of 97 (53%) of 183 studies had a level of evidence I and 86 (47%) of 183 studies had a level of evidence II, according to the Oxford Center of Evidence Based Medicine (EBM). A statistically significant difference in MCMS between articles written before 2010 and articles written after 2010 was found. Articles written after 2010 had, on average, the highest Coleman score. The average number of CONSORT checklist items for each article across all analyzed RCTs was 21.67. The 37 studies completed up to 2010 averaged a number of checklist items of 19.97 and the studies completed between 2011 and 2019 averaged a number of checklist items of 22.10. A statistically significant difference in the number of checklist items between articles written before 2010 and articles written after 2010 was found. Articles written after 2010 had on average more checklist items. However, low correlation (0.26) between the number of checklist items for each article and the respective Coleman score was found. On the other hand, articles with the CONSORT diagram had a significantly high Coleman score. Conclusions: An improvement in the quantity and quality of RCTs relating to RC surgery over the analyzed period was found.
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Toyooka S, Ito M, Kakinuma A, Kayama S, Watanabe K, Miyamoto W, Nakagawa T, Kawano H. Periarticular multimodal drug injection does not improves early postoperative analgesia compared with continuous interscalene brachial plexus block after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A retrospective single-center comparative study. J Orthop Sci 2020; 25:405-409. [PMID: 31153741 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2019.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although continuous interscalene brachial plexus block (CISBPB) is common method in pain management following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR), little is known about the analgesic effects of periarticular multimodal drug injection (PMDI) for ARCR. This retrospective study sought to clarify which technique could provide the best analgesic effect after ARCR. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed consecutive patients who underwent ARCR performed by the same surgeon at our institution between June 2016 and November 2017. Patients who underwent surgery before January 2017 received CISBPB and those who underwent surgery after February 2017 received PMDI for postoperative pain control. Both treatment groups also received fentanyl by intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA). Postoperative pain was evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores at 3, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h and need for IV-PCA at 8, 16, and 24 h. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients received CISBPB and 21 received PMDI. According to the VAS scores, the postoperative analgesic effect was significantly better in the CISBPB group during the first 6 h (p < 0.05). Total fentanyl consumption by IV-PCA during the first 8 postoperative h was significantly greater in the PMDI group than in the CISBPB group. CONCLUSIONS PMDI does not improve early postoperative analgesia after ARCR compared with CISBPB. CISBPB had a significantly better analgesic effect in the first 8 h postoperatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Seikai Toyooka
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesia, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesia, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, 2-11-1, Kaga, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-8605, Japan
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Ul Huda A, Jordan RW, Daggett M, Saithna A. Pre-medication with Gabapentin is associated with significant reductions in nausea and vomiting after shoulder arthroscopy: A meta-analysis. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:1487-1493. [PMID: 31694801 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2019.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2019] [Revised: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is increasingly performed as a day case procedure. Nausea, vomiting and inadequate pain control are the most frequent reasons for reattendance or failed discharge. Gabapentin is advocated as an adjunct to mitigate these symptoms and its use in shoulder arthroscopy may provide improved post-operative symptom control. The aim of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of studies evaluating the role of gabapentin in the peri-operative management of shoulder arthroscopy. HYPOTHESIS Gabapentin is associated with significant improvements in post-operative nausea, vomiting and pain control after shoulder arthroscopy. MATERIAL AND METHODS A systematic review using Medline was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Randomised controlled trials studies reporting on patients >15 years old receiving either preoperative gabapentin or placebo before any shoulder arthroscopic surgery were considered for eligibility. Studies were appraised against the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist. A meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.3. RESULTS Four randomized controlled trials were identified for inclusion (n=227). Meta-analysis demonstrated a beneficial effect of gabapentin in preventing nausea and vomiting in the postoperative period (Odds Ratio 0.30, p=0.04). However, pooled data analysis did not show significant advantage in using gabapentin for postoperative pain control (p=0.11), although one study demonstrated a significant reduction in opioid consumption after gabapentin. No significant difference was reported in post-operative dizziness or sedation between the groups. DISCUSSION Gabapentin did not show any significant benefit in postoperative pain control but is associated with significant reductions in post-operative nausea and vomiting after shoulder arthroscopy. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I, meta-analysis.
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- Anwar Ul Huda
- Security Forces Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Anesthesia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, UK
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- Sano Orthopedics, Kansas City, USA; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Missouri, USA
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- Sano Orthopedics, Kansas City, USA; Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Missouri, USA; School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
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Preoperative Gabapentin Administration Improves Acute Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2019; 31:392-398. [DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Hajewski CJ, Westermann RW, Holte A, Shamrock A, Bollier M, Wolf BR. Impact of a Standardized Multimodal Analgesia Protocol on Opioid Prescriptions After Common Arthroscopic Procedures. Orthop J Sports Med 2019; 7:2325967119870753. [PMID: 31598527 PMCID: PMC6764056 DOI: 10.1177/2325967119870753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Excessive prescription of opioids has become a national problem. Providers
must attempt to decrease the amount of opioids prescribed while still
providing patients with adequate pain relief after surgery. Hypothesis: Implementing a standardized multimodal analgesic protocol will decrease the
amount of opioids prescribed at the time of surgery as well as the total
amount of opioids dispensed postoperatively. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Patients who had undergone meniscectomy, rotator cuff repair (RCR), or
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction at our institution were
identified by Current Procedural Terminology code 12 months prior to and 6
months after the initiation of a standardized multimodal postoperative pain
protocol. Records were reviewed to extract demographic data, amount of
opioids prescribed at the time of surgery, amount and frequency of opioid
refills, and call-ins regarding pain medication or its side effects. A
Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to evaluate differences in opioid
prescriptions between pre- and postprotocol, and significance was set to
P < .05. Results: The mean amount of opioids prescribed at the time of surgery decreased from
63.5 to 22.3 pills (P < .0001) for meniscectomy, from
73.3 to 39.7 (P < .0001) for ACL reconstruction, and
from 75.6 to 39.8 (P < .0001) for RCR. The percentage of
patients receiving a refill of opioids during the postoperative period also
decreased for all groups: from 13% to 4% (P = .0051) for
meniscectomy, 29.2% to 11.4% (P = .0005) for ACL
reconstruction, and 47.3% to 24.4% (P < .0001) for RCR.
There was no significant difference in patient calls regarding pain
medication or its side effects. Conclusion: Institution of a standardized multimodal analgesia protocol significantly
decreased the amount of opioids dispensed after common arthroscopic
procedures. This reduction in the amount of opioids given on the day of
surgery did not result in an increased demand for refills. Our study also
demonstrated that 20 opioid pills were adequate for patients undergoing
meniscectomy and 40 pills were adequate for ACL reconstruction and RCR in
the majority of cases. This protocol serves as a way for providers to
decrease the amount of opioids dispensed after surgery while providing
patients with alternatives for pain relief.
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Toma O, Persoons B, Pogatzki-Zahn E, Van de Velde M, Joshi GP. PROSPECT guideline for rotator cuff repair surgery: systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2019; 74:1320-1331. [PMID: 31392721 PMCID: PMC6771830 DOI: 10.1111/anae.14796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
Abstract
Rotator cuff repair can be associated with significant and difficult to treat postoperative pain. We aimed to evaluate the available literature and develop recommendations for optimal pain management after rotator cuff repair. A systematic review using procedure‐specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) methodology was undertaken. Randomised controlled trials published in English from 1 January 2006 to 15 April 2019 assessing postoperative pain after rotator cuff repair using analgesic, anaesthetic or surgical interventions were identified from MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Databases. Out of 322 eligible studies identified, 59 randomised controlled trials and one systematic review met the inclusion criteria. Pre‐operative and intra‐operative interventions that improved postoperative pain were paracetamol, cyclo‐oxygenase‐2 inhibitors, intravenous dexamethasone, regional analgesia techniques including interscalene block or suprascapular nerve block (with or without axillary nerve block) and arthroscopic surgical technique. Limited evidence was found for pre‐operative gabapentin, perineural adjuncts (opioids, glucocorticoids, or α‐2‐adrenoceptor agonists added to the local anaesthetic solution) or postoperative transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Inconsistent evidence was found for subacromial/intra‐articular injection, and for surgical technique‐linked interventions, such as platelet‐rich plasma. No evidence was found for stellate ganglion block, cervical epidural block, specific postoperative rehabilitation protocols or postoperative compressive cryotherapy. The analgesic regimen for rotator cuff repair should include an arthroscopic approach, paracetamol, non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs, dexamethasone and a regional analgesic technique (either interscalene block or suprascapular nerve block with or without axillary nerve block), with opioids as rescue analgesics. Further randomised controlled trials are required to confirm the influence of the recommended analgesic regimen on postoperative pain relief.
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- O Toma
- Institute for Anaesthesiology, Spital STS AG, Thun, Switzerland.,University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section Anaesthesiology, KU Leuven and University Hospital Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section Anaesthesiology, KU Leuven and University Hospital Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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Hu J, Huang D, Li M, Wu C, Zhang J. Effects of a single dose of preoperative pregabalin and gabapentin for acute postoperative pain: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Pain Res 2018; 11:2633-2643. [PMID: 30519075 PMCID: PMC6233947 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s170810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Pregabalin (PGB) and gabapentin (GBP) are current and emerging drugs in the field of pre-emptive preoperative analgesia. However, the role of PGB or GBP in acute postoperative pain management still remains elusive. Materials and methods We conducted a comprehensive literature search of articles published by December 3, 2017. A total of 79 randomized controlled trials with 6,201 patients receiving single-dose premedication were included. Through a network meta-analysis (NMA), we validated the analgesic effect and incidence of adverse events by using various doses of PGB or GBP administration. Results NMA results suggested that the analgesic effect may be dose related. For 24-hour opioid consumption, a consistent decrease was found with the increase in the dose of PGB or GBP. For 24-hour pain score at rest, a high dose (≥150 mg) of PGB was more effective in decreasing pain score than a dose of 75 mg, and a high dose (≥900 mg) of GBP reduced pain intensity than doses of 300 or 600 mg. Moreover, the incidence of adverse reactions varied with varying doses of PGB or GBP. Conclusion A dose-response relationship was detected in opioid consumption and postoperative pain for a single-dose preoperative administration of PGB and GBP. Making reasonable choice of drugs and dosage may prevent the occurrence of adverse reactions.
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- Jiaqi Hu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China,
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- Department of Pathology, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Zhejiang Province, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China.,Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China,
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China,
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Saito M, Tsukada S, Fujita N, Rahman M, Morita W, Kitamura N, Tasaki A. Post-operative pain control following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: peri-articular injection versus interscalene brachial plexus block. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 43:1435-1441. [PMID: 30112680 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4096-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare post-operative pain relief with peri-articular injection (PI) versus interscalene brachial plexus block (IBPB) after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) surgery. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 121 consecutive patients undergoing ARCR surgery divided into two groups: the PI group and the IBPB group. We compared complications and self-reported pain score measured using a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) during the initial 24 hours after surgery. RESULTS The NRS scores recorded in the recovery room (0), 0.5, and four hours post-operatively were higher in the PI group (n = 38) than the IBPB group (n = 52) (2.1 vs. 0.8, p = 0.014; 1.4 vs. 0.5, p = 0.0069; and 1.3 vs. 0.5, p = 0.012, respectively). However, the NRS scores recorded at 16, 20, and 24 hours post-operatively were lower in the PI group than in the IBPB group (1.4 vs. 3.1, p < 0.0001; 1.4 vs. 3.2, p < 0.0001; and 1.7 vs. 3.2, p = 0.00046, respectively). The incidences of post-operative nausea and temporary numbness in the upper arm were significantly lower in the PI group than in the IBPB group (7.9% vs. 33%, p = 0.0052; and 13% vs. 85%, p < 0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Although IBPB provided superior pain control during the initial few hours after ARCR surgery, PI was superior from 16 to 24 hours post-operatively. The rates of side effects, such as nausea and temporary arm numbness, were also lower in the PI group than in the IBPB group.
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- Masayoshi Saito
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1 Akashi Cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1 Akashi Cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesia, St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1 Akashi Cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, St. Luke's International University, Tsukiji 3-6-2, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045, Japan
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- Botnar Research Centre, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1 Akashi Cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, St. Luke's International Hospital, 9-1 Akashi Cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8560, Japan.
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Elkassabany NM, Wang A, Ochroch J, Mattera M, Liu J, Kuntz A. Improved Quality of Recovery from Ambulatory Shoulder Surgery After Implementation of a Multimodal Perioperative Pain Management Protocol. PAIN MEDICINE 2018; 20:1012-1019. [DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Nabil M Elkassabany
- Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital of Special Surgery, New York, New York, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Kim JH, Koh HJ, Kim DK, Lee HJ, Kwon KH, Lee KY, Kim YS. Interscalene brachial plexus bolus block versus patient-controlled interscalene indwelling catheter analgesia for the first 48 hours after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2018; 27:1243-1250. [PMID: 29605659 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.02.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND We sought to compare the efficacy of interscalene brachial plexus bolus blockade (IBPBB) and patient-controlled interscalene indwelling catheter analgesia (PCIA) for postoperative pain management within 48 hours postoperatively in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs (ARCR). METHODS Patients undergoing ARCR were randomized into 3 groups by postoperative analgesia method. The IBPBB group received a mixed solution of 16 mL of 0.75% ropivacaine and 4 mL of 2% lidocaine as a bolus postoperatively. The PCIA group received a 10-mL bolus solution of 0.75% ropivacaine (4 mL) and 5% dextrose water (6 mL) just after the operation and continuous infusion of this solution. The control received only meperidine as needed, 12.5 mg, intravenously. Visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores were evaluated for the first 48 hours postoperatively. RESULTS For the first 2 hours postoperatively, VAS scores in the IBPBB group were significantly lower than in the PCIA group and control group, but at 12 and 24 hours postoperatively, VAS scores of the IBPBB group were significantly higher than the PCIA group (P < .05). At 48 hours postoperatively, there was no significant difference in VAS scores among the 3 groups (P = .169). The method of analgesia was the only factor affecting pain scores at 24 hours postoperatively (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS IBPBB provided effective immediate postoperative analgesia until 6 hours postoperatively. Especially until postoperative 2 hours, the VAS pain score was less than 1 point in the IBPBB group; however, there was significant rebound pain at 12 hours after surgery. During the first 24 hours postoperatively, PCIA reduced postoperative pain without rebound pain. Surgeons should choose methods for control of postoperative pain considering the advantages and disadvantages of each analgesic method.
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- Jong-Ho Kim
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departiment of Anesthesiology and Pain, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Departiment of Anesthesiology and Pain, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Nanuri Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Neer Award 2018: the effect of preoperative education on opioid consumption in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: a prospective, randomized clinical trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2018; 27:962-967. [PMID: 29599038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.02.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Revised: 01/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Opioids are commonly administered for the treatment of acute and chronic pain symptoms. The current health care system is struggling to deal with increasing medication abuse and rising mortality rates from overdose. Preoperative patient-targeted education on opioid use is an avenue yet to be explored. The purpose of the study was to determine whether preoperative narcotics education reduces consumption after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). METHODS Patients undergoing primary ARCR at our institution were randomized to receiving opioid-related preoperative education or not. Patients filled out preoperative questionnaires detailing complete medical history and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. Patients completed questionnaires regarding their opioid consumption and pain at their 2-week, 6-week, and 3-month follow-up. RESULTS The study enrolled 140 patients. Patients in the study group consumed significantly less narcotics than the control group at the 3-month follow-up. Patients in the education group were 2.2 times more likely to discontinue narcotic use by the end of follow-up (odds ratio, 2.19; P = .03). In addition, patients with a history of preoperative narcotic use that were in the education group were 6.8 times more likely to discontinue narcotics by the end of follow-up (odds ratio, 6.8; P = .008). DISCUSSION/CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study determined that preoperative education intervention significantly decreased the number of narcotic pills consumed at 3 months after ARCR. In addition, education resulted in earlier cessation of opioids; therefore, directed patient education can help alleviate the current opioid epidemic.
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Forogh B, Aslanpour H, Fallah E, Babaei-Ghazani A, Ebadi S. Adding high-frequency transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to the first phase of post anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation does not improve pain and function in young male athletes more than exercise alone: a randomized single-blind clinical trial. Disabil Rehabil 2017; 41:514-522. [DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1399294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Bijan Forogh
- Neuromusculoskeletal Research center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuromusculoskeletal Research center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuromusculoskeletal Research center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Fabritius ML, Wetterslev J, Mathiesen O, Dahl JB. Dose-related beneficial and harmful effects of gabapentin in postoperative pain management - post hoc analyses from a systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential analyses. J Pain Res 2017; 10:2547-2563. [PMID: 29138592 PMCID: PMC5677383 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s138519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background During the last 15 years, gabapentin has become an established component of postoperative pain treatment. Gabapentin has been employed in a wide range of doses, but little is known about the optimal dose, providing the best balance between benefit and harm. This systematic review with meta-analyses aimed to explore the beneficial and harmful effects of various doses of gabapentin administered to surgical patients. Materials and methods Data in this paper were derived from an original review, and the subgroup analyses were predefined in an International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews published protocol: PROSPERO (ID: CRD42013006538). The methods followed Cochrane guidelines. The Cochrane Library’s CENTRAL, PubMed, EMBASE, Science Citation Index Expanded, Google Scholar, and FDA database were searched for relevant trials. Randomized clinical trials comparing gabapentin versus placebo were included. Four different dose intervals were investigated: 0–350, 351–700, 701–1050, and >1050 mg. Primary co-outcomes were 24-hour morphine consumption and serious adverse events (SAEs), with emphasis put on trials with low risk of bias. Results One hundred and twenty-two randomized clinical trials, with 8466 patients, were included. Sixteen were overall low risk of bias. No consistent increase in morphine-sparing effect was observed with increasing doses of gabapentin from the trials with low risk of bias. Analyzing all trials, the smallest and the highest dose subgroups demonstrated numerically the most prominent reduction in morphine consumption. Twenty-seven trials reported 72 SAEs, of which 83% were reported in the >1050 mg subgroup. No systematic increase in SAEs was observed with increasing doses of gabapentin. Conclusion Data were sparse, and the small number of trials with low risk of bias is a major limitation for firm conclusions. Taking these limitations into account, we were not able to demonstrate a clear relationship between the dosage of gabapentin and opioid-sparing or harmful effects. These subgroup analyses are exploratory and hypothesis-generating for future trialists.
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- Maria Louise Fabritius
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospitals, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Copenhagen Trial Unit, Centre for Clinical Intervention Research, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Zealand University Hospital, Køge, Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospitals, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Hollman F, Wolterbeek N, Zijl JAC, van Egeraat SPM, Wessel RN. Abduction Brace Versus Antirotation Sling After Arthroscopic Cuff Repair: The Effects on Pain and Function. Arthroscopy 2017; 33:1618-1626. [PMID: 28427872 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Revised: 02/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To study the effects on pain as the main outcome parameter and on function and cuff integrity as the secondary outcome parameters after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair in the short term comparing the abduction brace with an antirotation sling for postoperative shoulder immobilization. METHODS Eligible patients were between the ages of 18 and 75 years who were diagnosed with a traumatic or degenerative tear of the supraspinatus and/or infraspinatus tendon, confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging, for which an arthroscopic footprint repair was indicated and performed. Patients were randomly allocated to the antirotation sling or abduction brace group. Postoperative pain and use of analgesics were accurately registered up to 3 months after surgery using a patient diary. Follow-up examinations including the Constant-Murley score, Western Ontario Rotator Cuff index, and glenohumeral range of motion were scheduled 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months, and 1 year after surgery. RESULTS The average level of pain measured directly postoperation up to 1 year after surgery was not significant different between groups. Postoperatively, function scores and glenohumeral range of motion improved significantly for both groups; however, no differences were observed between groups. No retears were observed on ultrasonograph 3 months after surgery. CONCLUSIONS In the short term, the level of pain, function, and quality of life were not significantly different between the use of an abduction brace and that of an antirotation sling after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Based on these findings, the abduction brace used in this study does not seem to be the solution for decreasing the pain experienced in the first postoperative weeks after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and both are recommendable. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, randomized controlled trial.
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- Freek Hollman
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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Warrender WJ, Syed UAM, Hammoud S, Emper W, Ciccotti MG, Abboud JA, Freedman KB. Pain Management After Outpatient Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Sports Med 2017; 45:1676-1686. [PMID: 27729319 DOI: 10.1177/0363546516667906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Effective postoperative pain management after shoulder arthroscopy is a critical component to recovery, rehabilitation, and patient satisfaction. PURPOSE This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of level 1 and level 2 evidence regarding postoperative pain management for outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS We performed a systematic review of the various modalities reported in the literature for postoperative pain control after outpatient shoulder arthroscopy and analyzed their outcomes. Analgesic regimens reviewed include regional nerve blocks/infusions, subacromial/intra-articular injections or infusions, cryotherapy, and oral medications. Only randomized control trials with level 1 or level 2 evidence that compared 2 or more pain management modalities or placebo were included. We excluded studies without objective measures to quantify postoperative pain within the first postoperative month, subjective pain scale measurements, or narcotic consumption as outcome measures. RESULTS A combined total of 40 randomized control trials met our inclusion criteria. Of the 40 included studies, 15 examined nerve blocks, 4 studied oral medication regimens, 12 studied subacromial infusion, 8 compared multiple modalities, and 1 evaluated cryotherapy. Interscalene nerve blocks (ISBs) were found to be the most effective method to control postoperative pain after shoulder arthroscopy. Increasing concentrations, continuous infusions, and patient-controlled methods can be effective for more aggressively controlling pain. Dexamethasone, clonidine, intrabursal oxycodone, and magnesium have all been shown to successfully improve the duration and adequacy of ISBs when used as adjuvants. Oral pregabalin and etoricoxib administered preoperatively have evidence supporting decreased postoperative pain and increased patient satisfaction. CONCLUSION On the basis of the evidence in this review, we recommend the use of ISBs as the most effective analgesic for outpatient arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
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- Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lee KY, Lee WY, Kim KM, Yoo BH, Lee S, Lim YH, Kim MC, Yon JH. The effect of pre-anesthetic administration of dexmedetomidine on the consumption of opioids in postoperative gynecologic patients. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2017. [DOI: 10.17085/apm.2017.12.1.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Kang-yoo Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Fabritius ML, Geisler A, Petersen PL, Nikolajsen L, Hansen MS, Kontinen V, Hamunen K, Dahl JB, Wetterslev J, Mathiesen O. Gabapentin for post-operative pain management - a systematic review with meta-analyses and trial sequential analyses. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2016; 60:1188-208. [PMID: 27426431 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2016] [Revised: 05/31/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perioperative pain treatment often consist of combinations of non-opioid and opioid analgesics, 'multimodal analgesia', in which gabapentin is currently used. The aim was to document beneficial and harmful effects of perioperative gabapentin treatment. METHODS Randomized clinical trials comparing gabapentin vs. placebo or active placebo in adult surgical patients receiving gabapentin perioperatively were included. This review was conducted using Cochrane standards, trial sequential analysis (TSA), and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE). The primary outcomes were 24-h opioid consumption and incidence of serious adverse events (SAE). RESULTS One hundred and thirty-two trials with 9498 patients were included. Thirteen trials with low risk of bias reported a reduction in 24-h opioid consumption of 3.1 mg [0.5, 5.6] [corrected]. In the analysis of gabapentin as add-on analgesic to another non-opioid analgesic regimen found a mean reduction in 24-h morphine consumption of 1.2 mg [-0.3, 2.6; TSA-adjusted CI: -0.3, 2.6] in trials with low risk of bias. [corrected]. Nine trials with low risk of bias reported a risk ratio of SAEs of 1.61 [0.91; 2.86; TSA-adjusted CI: 0.57, 4.57]. CONCLUSION Based on GRADE assessment of the primary outcomes in trials with low risk of bias, the results are low or very low quality of evidence due to imprecision, inconsistency, and in some outcomes indirectness. Firm evidence for use of gabapentin is lacking as clinically relevant beneficial effect of gabapentin may be absent and harm is imminent, especially when added to multimodal analgesia.
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- M. L. Fabritius
- Department of Anaesthesiology; Centre of Head and Orthopaedics; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Zealand University Hospital; Køge Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Centre of Head and Orthopaedics; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Danish Pain Research Centre; Aarhus University Hospital; Aarhus C Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Centre of Head and Orthopaedics; Copenhagen University Hospital; Rigshospitalet Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Helsinki University Central Hospital; Jorvi Hospital; Helsinki Finland
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- The Pain Clinic; Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine; University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital; Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Copenhagen University Hospital; Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospitals; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Copenhagen Trial Unit; Centre for Clinical Intervention Research; Copenhagen University Hospital; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Zealand University Hospital; Køge Denmark
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Mardani-Kivi M, Karimi Mobarakeh M, Keyhani S, Haghighi M, Hashemi-Motlagh K, Saheb-Ekhtiari K. Arthroscopic bankart surgery: Does gabapentin reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption? A triple-blinded randomized clinical trial. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016; 102:549-53. [PMID: 27178738 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2015] [Revised: 12/27/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of gabapentin as preemptive analgesia in managing acute pain following shoulder bankart arthroscopy is controversial and the studies addressing this issue are limited. HYPOTHESIS The present study was undertaken to examine the effects of preemptive single dose of gabapentin on pain management and opioid consumption in patients undergoing arthroscopic bankart surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS In the current triple-blinded randomized clinical trial, 76 eligible patients were randomly divided into two groups either taking gabapentin 600mg (G group) or placebo (P group). The primary outcomes were pain intensity assessed based on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and secondary outcomes were opioid consumption and side effects, dizziness, sedation, nausea and vomiting at 6h and 24h follow-up visits. RESULTS The pain intensity were not significantly different between the G and P groups (P>0.05). The opioid consumption, however, was significantly reduced in G group at both 6h and 24h follow-up visits (P<0.001). Dizziness and sedation were similar in both groups. Nausea and vomiting were significantly lower in G group only at 6h visit but similar at 24h follow-up visit (P<0.001). DISCUSSION The preemptive single dose of gabapentin 600mg administered prior to arthroscopic bankart surgery does not decrease post-operation pain, but reduces opioid consumption. Gabapentin restrained postoperative nausea and vomiting for a short while (less than 6h). LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, treatment study.
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- M Mardani-Kivi
- Orthopedic Department, Guilan Road Trauma Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Poursina Hospital, Rasht, Iran.
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- Orthopedic Department, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Akhtar Orthopedic Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology Department, Guilan University Of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Guilan University of medical sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Orthopedic Research Center, Guilan University of medical sciences, Rasht, Iran
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Grant MC, Lee H, Page AJ, Hobson D, Wick E, Wu CL. The Effect of Preoperative Gabapentin on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Meta-Analysis. Anesth Analg 2016; 122:976-85. [PMID: 26991615 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000001120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Preoperative gabapentin has been shown to improve postoperative pain and limit reliance on opioid analgesia. On the basis of an alternative mechanism, our group investigated the ability of preoperative gabapentin to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). METHODS We performed a meta-analysis of trials that reported outcomes on the effect of preoperative gabapentin on PONV end points in patients undergoing general anesthesia. In our primary analysis, we calculated the pooled antiemetic effects of preoperative gabapentin in studies with PONV as the primary end point. In our secondary analysis, we calculated the pooled effects in trials involving preoperative gabapentin that reported on the side effects, nausea and vomiting. RESULTS Among the trials designed with PONV as a primary end point (8 trials; n = 838), preoperative gabapentin was associated with a significant reduction in PONV (risk ratio [RR] = 0.60; 99% confidence interval [CI], 0.50-0.72; P < 0.0001), nausea (RR = 0.34; 99% CI, 0.20-0.56; P < 0.0001), and vomiting (RR = 0.34; 99% CI, 0.19-0.61; P = 0.0002) at 24 hours. Among all included trials (44 trials; n = 3489) that reported on the side effects, nausea and vomiting, similar reductions were noted in PONV with preoperative gabapentin administration. Subgroup analysis of trials excluding repeat dosing, thiopental induction, and nitrous oxide maintenance and including high-risk surgery resulted in similar PONV efficacy. Preoperative gabapentin is also associated with significantly increased rates of postoperative sedation (RR = 1.22; 95% CI, 1.02-1.47; P = 0.03) compared with control. CONCLUSIONS Preoperative gabapentin is associated with a significant reduction in PONV among studies designed to investigate this end point. Preoperative gabapentin should be considered not only as part of a multimodal approach to postoperative analgesia, but also for prevention of PONV.
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- Michael C Grant
- From the Department of Anesthesiology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland
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Uquillas CA, Capogna BM, Rossy WH, Mahure SA, Rokito AS. Postoperative pain control after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2016; 25:1204-13. [PMID: 27079219 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Revised: 01/17/2016] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) can provide excellent clinical results for patients who fail to respond to conservative management of symptomatic rotator cuff tears. ARCR, however, can be associated with severe postoperative pain and discomfort that requires adequate analgesia. As ARCR continues to shift toward being performed as an outpatient procedure, it is incumbent on physicians and ambulatory surgical centers to provide appropriate pain relief with minimal side effects to ensure rapid recovery and safe discharge. Although intravenous and oral opioids are the cornerstone of pain management after orthopedic procedures, they are associated with drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, and increased length of hospital stay. As health care reimbursements continue to become more intimately focused on quality, patient satisfaction, and minimizing of complications, the need for adequate pain control with minimal complications will continue to be a principal focus for providers and institutions alike. We present a review of alternative modalities for pain relief after ARCR, including cryotherapy, intralesional anesthesia, nerve blockade, indwelling continuous nerve block catheters, and multimodal anesthesia. In choosing among these modalities, physicians should consider patient- and system-based factors to allow the efficient delivery of analgesia that optimizes recovery and improves patient satisfaction.
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- Carlos A Uquillas
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY, USA
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Efficacy of multimodal analgesia injection combined with corticosteroids after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2015; 101:S337-45. [PMID: 26563923 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2015.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Although arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is minimally invasive, there is still considerable postoperative pain, especially during the first 48 hours. The present study assessed the short-term efficacy and safety of multimodal analgesic (MMA) injection associated to corticosteroids in arthroscopic rotator cuff tear surgery. MATERIAL AND METHOD A single-center prospective randomized study included 50 patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff tear surgery. The study group received subacromial injection of a mixture of morphine, ropivacaine and methylprednisolone associated to intra-articular injection of morphine plus methylprednisolone; the control group received only isotonic saline. All patients had had 24 hours self-administered morphine associated to standard analgesia. Postoperative data were recorded at 30 minutes and 1, 2, 4, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hours: pain intensity, morphine intake and side effects, and also time to first morphine bolus and additional analgesic intake. Constant, ASES and SST functional scores were recorded at 3 months. RESULTS Postoperative pain was significantly less intense in the MMA group than in controls at 30 min, H1, H4, H6, H12, H18 and H24 (P<0.05). A rebound at D10 occurred in both groups. During the first 24 hours, MMA significantly reduced cumulative resort to morphine (P<0.05 at H1/2, P<0.001 at H1-24). Mean time to first bolus was significantly longer in the MMA group (71.6 vs. 33 min; P<0.05). The rate of opioid-related side effects was similar between groups. At last follow-up, functional scores were similar between groups. There were no cases of infection or delayed skin healing. CONCLUSION MMA associated to corticosteroids after arthroscopic rotator cuff tear surgery provided immediate benefit in terms of analgesia and morphine sparing, without apparent risk of infection. The practice is presently little known in France and deserves longer-term assessment, especially as regards functional rehabilitation and tendon healing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2.
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Doleman B, Heinink TP, Read DJ, Faleiro RJ, Lund JN, Williams JP. A systematic review and meta-regression analysis of prophylactic gabapentin for postoperative pain. Anaesthesia 2015; 70:1186-204. [DOI: 10.1111/anae.13179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Department of Surgery; University of Nottingham; Derby UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia; University of Nottingham; Derby UK
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Compressive cryotherapy versus ice-a prospective, randomized study on postoperative pain in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:854-9. [PMID: 25825138 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2015.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Revised: 02/02/2015] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of compressive cryotherapy (CC) vs. ice on postoperative pain in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression. A commercial device was used for postoperative CC. A standard ice wrap (IW) was used for postoperative cryotherapy alone. METHODS Patients scheduled for rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression were consented and randomized to 1 of 2 groups; patients were randomized to use either CC or a standard IW for the first postoperative week. All patients were asked to complete a "diary" each day, which included visual analog scale scores based on average daily pain and worst daily pain as well as total pain medication usage. Pain medications were then converted to a morphine equivalent dosage. RESULTS Forty-six patients completed the study and were available for analysis; 25 patients were randomized to CC and 21 patients were randomized to standard IW. No significant differences were found in average pain, worst pain, or morphine equivalent dosage on any day. CONCLUSION There does not appear to be a significant benefit to use of CC over standard IW in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff repair or subacromial decompression. Further study is needed to determine if CC devices are a cost-effective option for postoperative pain management in this population of patients.
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Randomized controlled trial of gabapentin as an adjunct to perioperative analgesia in total hip arthroplasty patients. Can J Anaesth 2015; 62:476-84. [DOI: 10.1007/s12630-014-0310-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Gabapentin's anti-nausea and anti-emetic effects: a review. Exp Brain Res 2014; 232:2535-9. [PMID: 24668130 DOI: 10.1007/s00221-014-3905-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/03/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Gabapentin's main clinical use is in the treatment of neuropathic pain where its binding to neuronal alpha-2/delta subunits of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs) is critical to its mechanism of action. Over the past 10 years, there have been several reports of gabapentin also having anti-nausea and anti-emetic effects in conditions including postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). In this report, a MEDLINE electronic search was performed, and relevant citations were reviewed and classified by level of evidence; a grade of recommendation was then assigned for gabapentin's use for each studied indication. Out of 33 clinical trials reviewed, 12 assessed nausea and/or vomiting (N/V) associated with gabapentin therapy as primary outcome measures. These 12 studies provided a Grade A recommendation for gabapentin use in treating PONV, a Grade B recommendation for use in treating CINV, and a Grade C recommendation for use in treating HG. Further research is needed to confirm these initial promising results, which implicate the alpha-2/delta VGCC subunit as a novel therapeutic target in the treatment of several N/V-associated clinical conditions.
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Han SS, Lee YH, Oh JH, Aminzai S, Kim SH. Randomized, controlled trial of multimodal shoulder injection or intravenous patient-controlled analgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2013; 21:2877-83. [PMID: 22990950 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-012-2202-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2012] [Accepted: 08/30/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the effect of postoperative pain control and adverse effects of intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) and multimodal shoulder injection after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. METHODS Seventy patients scheduled for elective arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were prospectively randomized to receive either IV PCA or multimodal shoulder injections. Postoperative pain, nausea, vomiting, and other adverse effects were assessed at 2, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after surgery. Use of rescue analgesics and antiemetics, level of satisfaction, and cost for both modalities were recorded. RESULTS Pain was better controlled in the multimodal shoulder injection group at 2 h postoperatively (P = 0.001). However, the use of additional analgesics was greater in the multimodal shoulder injection group during 12-48 h after surgery (P < 0.001). The incidence of nausea within 12-24 h after surgery in the multimodal shoulder injection group (5.7 %) was less significant compared with that in the IV PCA group (31.4 %, P = 0.012), but no difference in overall incidence of the use of rescue antiemetics was observed between the groups (n.s.). No differences in adverse effects were noted between the groups. Patient satisfaction also showed no differences (n.s.). Costs required for both modalities were $20.3 for the multimodal shoulder injection and $157.8 for the IV PCA. CONCLUSIONS Multimodal shoulder injection is a safe and effective modality for management of pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Considering the expense and need of special devices for IV PCA, multimodal shoulder injection may be an effective and safe alternative to IV PCA for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
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- Sun Sook Han
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Korea,
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Yun MJ, Oh JH, Yoon JP, Park SH, Hwang JW, Kil HY. Subacromial patient-controlled analgesia with ropivacaine provides effective pain control after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2012; 20:1971-7. [PMID: 22207026 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-011-1841-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2011] [Accepted: 12/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the postoperative analgesic effect of subacromial patient-controlled analgesia (SA-PCA) with ropivacaine in comparison with intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. METHODS Sixty patients were prospectively randomized into one of the two types of analgesics for 48 h after the operation. In the SA-PCA group, patients received 0.5% ropivacaine at a rate of 2 ml/h with a patient-controlled bolus dose of 2 ml. In the IV-PCA group, patients received intravenous patient-controlled analgesia. Pain relief was regularly assessed using visual analog scale (VAS) for 48 h, and side effects were noted. RESULTS The postoperative pain VAS at 1 h after the operation was lower for the SA-PCA group (4.3 ± 2.7) than for the IV-PCA group (6.3 ± 2.6, P = 0.009). The frequency of requested bolus doses by patients in the IV-PCA (19 ± 19) was higher than in the SA-PCA (7 ± 10, P = 0.04). Rescue opioid or NSAID requirements were not different. More patients in the IV-PCA (17/30) experienced nausea than in the SA-PCA (7/30, P = 0.03). Patient satisfaction was higher in the SA-PCA than in the IV-PCA [6.7 (3-10) vs. 5.6 (0-8), P = 0.04]. The mean total venous plasma concentration of ropivacaine at 8 and 24 h was below the maximum tolerated venous plasma concentration, and symptoms of systemic toxicity were not noted during 48 h in the SA-PCA. CONCLUSIONS The analgesic effect of subacromial patient-controlled analgesia with ropivacaine was better than intravenous analgesia during the immediate postoperative period with fewer side effects. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic study, Level I.
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- Mi Ja Yun
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, National Medical Center, 243 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Brunton LM, Laporte DM. Use of gabapentin and pregabalin for hand surgery patients. J Hand Surg Am 2012; 37:1486-8. [PMID: 22721460 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2011] [Revised: 03/03/2012] [Accepted: 04/09/2012] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Lance M Brunton
- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Mascha EJ, Turan A. Joint hypothesis testing and gatekeeping procedures for studies with multiple endpoints. Anesth Analg 2012; 114:1304-17. [PMID: 22556210 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3182504435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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A claim of superiority of one intervention over another often depends naturally on results from several outcomes of interest. For such studies the common practice of making conclusions about individual outcomes in isolation can be problematic. For example, an intervention might be shown to improve one outcome (e.g., pain score) but worsen another (e.g., opioid consumption), making interpretation difficult. We thus advocate joint hypothesis testing, in which the decision rule used to claim success of an intervention over its comparator with regard to the multiple outcomes are specified a priori, and the overall type I error is protected. Success might be claimed only if there is a significant improvement detected in all primary outcomes, or alternatively, in at least one of them. We focus more specifically on demonstrating superiority on at least one outcome and noninferiority (i.e., not worse) on the rest. We also advocate the more general "gatekeeping" procedures (both serial and parallel), in which primary and secondary hypotheses of interest are a priori organized into ordered sets, and testing does not proceed to the next set, i.e., through the "gate," unless the significance criteria for the previous sets are satisfied, thus protecting the overall type I error. We demonstrate methods using data from a randomized controlled trial assessing the effects of transdermal nicotine on pain and opioids after pelvic gynecological surgery. Joint hypothesis testing and gatekeeping procedures are shown to substantially improve the efficiency and interpretation of randomized and nonrandomized studies having multiple outcomes of interest.
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- Edward J Mascha
- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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Getz CL, Parsons BO, Ramsey ML. What's new in shoulder and elbow surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2011; 93:1176-81. [PMID: 21776556 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.k.00384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Charles L Getz
- Shoulder and Elbow Service, Rothman Institute,Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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