IV Acetaminophen Decreased Perioperative Opioid Use in Polytrauma
The use of intravenous acetaminophen as first-line therapy for older adults with polytrauma reduced perioperative opioid use.
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Improving the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Chronic Pain Care
An individualized approach is needed for the successful transition from pediatric to adult chronic pain care.
Musculoskeletal Pain Has Little Impact on T2D Target Achievement
This real-world study examined the link between type 2 diabetes treatment goals and musculoskeletal pain.
Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Opioid Consumption After Lumbar Fusion
Patients undergoing lumbar spinal fusion surgery who were cannabis users consumed more opioids both prior to and after hospital discharge.
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy Improves Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of neuromuscular electric stimulation therapy in the reduction of knee osteoarthritis-related pain, stiffness, and function.
Multimodal Analgesia and Education Reduces Postoperative Arthroplasty Pain, Opioid Consumption
The provision of multimodal nonopioid analgesia was linked to reduced subacute pain after total knee and hip arthroplasty.
Ketamine Infusions Improve Symptoms of Depression and Pain
Patients with treatment-resistant major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder without psychotic symptoms received intravenous infusions of 0.5 mg/kg ketamine 3 times per week for 2 weeks.
Significant Association Noted Between Sarcopenia and Pain in Older Adults
Study authors assessed the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with pain and the association between pain and sarcopenia.
Intra-Articular Injections for Knee OA Do Not Increase Risk for Total Knee Replacement, Radiographic Progression
Researchers assessed the effect of intra-articular injections on risk for knee osteoarthritis over a 5-year period.
Delayed Pain Relief Seen After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Many patients in this study cohort had persistent pain 12 months after total knee arthroplasty.
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