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AAOS2017: Narcotic-sparing effect noted with gabapentin use in total knee arthroplasty

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April 2017

AAOS2017: Narcotic-sparing effect noted with gabapentin use in total knee arthroplasty

Vol: 6| Issue: 4| Number:14| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Does Gabapentin Affect Pain Control and Functional Outcome in Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Contributing Authors:
CA Winkler AN Wooldridge GW Brindley MD Jenkins CT Caroom CR Beicker E Larumbe-Zabala

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50 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to either perioperative gabapentin or placebo administration. Patients were assessed on postoperative days 0, 1, and 2 for pain scores on a visual analog scale, narcotic consumption, and knee range of motion. Results demonstrated no significant difference in VAS pain scores between groups on POD0-2, or in narcotic consumption on POD...

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