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The Impact Of Gabapentin On Postoperative Pain Following Shoulder Open Rotator Cuff Repair
August 2025
The Impact Of Gabapentin On Postoperative Pain Following Shoulder Open Rotator Cuff Repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Assessment of the impact of gabapentin on postoperative pain following shoulder open rotator cuff repair: a double-blind clinical trial.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg . 2025 May;34(5):e295-e304.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty patients with rotator cuff tears undergoing open repair were randomized to receive either gabapentin 600 mg daily in two divided doses starting 3 days before surgery and continuing for 1 week postoperatively (n = 30) or placebo (n = 30). The primary outcome was postoperative pain intensity (NRS) over the first postoperative week. Secondary outcomes included opioid (morphine, oxycodone) consu...
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