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Examining efficacy and safety of gabapentin for postoperative analgesia in THA
November 2016
Examining efficacy and safety of gabapentin for postoperative analgesia in THA
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The use of gabapentin in the management of postoperative pain after total hip arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
J Orthop Surg Res. 2016 Jul 12;11(1):79Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Five randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in this meta-analysis to determine the safety and efficacy of gabapentin in patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA). Two of the included studies featured two intervention groups, consisting of gabapentin administered preoperatively in one group and postoperatively in the other group, in addition to a placebo control group. In total...
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