Intra-articular fentanyl reduces acute post-op pain scores in knee arthroscopy .
The efficacy of intra-articular fentanyl supplementation for knee arthroscopy: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong).2020;28(1).Knee arthroscopy is a relatively low-pain procedure compared to many other orthopaedic surgeries. Nonetheless, many patients are prescribed and require opioids post-operatively. Intra-articular injections are one technique aimed at reducing pain scores and oral or intravenous opioid use. In this study, the authors assess the impact of intra-articular fentanyl on pain in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy. In this meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials, the authors found significant reductions in pain at 1, 2, and 8 hours post-operatively. There was no significant difference in supplementary analgesia use.
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