Perioperative celecoxib alongwith PCA leads to better postoperative pain control after TKA .
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OE Journal. 2013;1(2):61 BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2008 Jun 3;9:7780 patients (>60 yr of age) scheduled to undergo total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive either patient controlled morphine analgesia (PCA) or a combination of PCA and perioperative oral celecoxib. Perioperative celecoxib administration along with PCA, demonstrated better results in terms of visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, active range of motion (ROM) and total opioid usage.
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Why was this study needed now?
Many studies have suggested the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) for multimodal postoperative pain management. The NSAIDs are a growing family of medications, with newer drugs associated with fewer side effects being developed. This study investigated the effects of NSAIDs on opioid-sparing and rehabilitation outcomes after perioperative celecoxib administration for total knee arthroplasty.
What was the principal research question?
Does the additional perioperative oral celecoxib administration to PCA improve the post-operative pain and active range of motion, while reducing total opioid use compared to PCA alone, as evaluated over 7 days?
- VAS Pain Scores: The intervention patients demonstrated less pain at 48 hrs compared to control group (2.13 ± 1.68 vs. 3.43 ± 1.50, p=0.03)
- VAS Pain Scores: At 72 hrs, the intervention group again demonstrated a reduced score: (1.78 ± 1.66 vs. 3.17 ± 2.01, p=0.02)
- Opioid requirements: Intervention group had a 40% decrease in total consumption compared to the control group (p=0.03)
What should I remember most?
Perioperative oral celecoxib administration along with PCA improved postoperative resting pain scores at 48 and 72 hrs, and total opioid consumption after TKA compared to PCA alone.
How will this affect the care of my patients?
Perioperative celecoxib can be a useful addition in multi-modal pain management after total knee arthroplasty along with morphine PCA. Studies with larger populations should be conducted to confirm the findings.
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