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Oxycodone during inpatient knee arthroplasty rehabilitation improves pain and recovery
September 2014
Oxycodone during inpatient knee arthroplasty rehabilitation improves pain and recovery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomized trial of controlled-release oxycodone during inpatient rehabilitation following unilateral total knee arthroplasty
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Apr;83-A(4):572-6Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
59 patients were admitted for inpatient rehabilitation following unilateral total knee arthroplasty. These patients were randomized to receive OxyContin (controlled-release oxycodone) or a placebo, and patients in either group could receive on-request immediate release oxycodone. Patients were assessed for pain, changes in knee range of motion, quadriceps strength, the duration of the hospital sta...
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