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Periarticular injection & intrathecal morphine provide similar pain relief after TKA

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August 2013

Periarticular injection & intrathecal morphine provide similar pain relief after TKA

Vol: 2| Issue: 7| Number:10| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Is pain after TKA better with periarticular injection or intrathecal morphine?

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jun;471(6):1992-9. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-2826-9. Epub 2013 Feb 9

Contributing Authors:
N Tammachote S Kanitnate S Manuwong T Yakumpor P Panichkul

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Synopsis

59 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive either spinal anesthesia with intrathecal morphine sulfate or periarticular multimodal drug injections. The purpose of the study was to compare which method provided better pain alleviation and fewer adverse events. Following 3 months of assessment, there no significant differences between the two techniques concerning...

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