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Transdermal fentanyl patch reduces pain with movement & improves function after TKA
December 2015
Transdermal fentanyl patch reduces pain with movement & improves function after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Transdermal fentanyl patch improves post-operative pain relief and promotes early functional recovery in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomised, controlled trial
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 2015 Sep;135(9):1291-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
52 patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomly assigned to receive a transdermal fentanyl patch (TFP; 12.5ug/h) in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or NSAIDs alone for the management of post-operative knee pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a transdermal fentanyl patch on pain and function up to 14 days follow...
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