Management of Postoperative Pain After Total Hip Arthroplasty
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
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Summary
Orthopedic surgery is reportedly among the most painful surgical procedures. Surgical damage
following major orthopedic surgery often involves a large, deep incision with considerable
tissue dissection and muscle, bone, and vascular exposure. Post-operative pain after such
surgery is exacerbated on movement or by reflex spasms of the muscles, which may delay
mobilization, reduce satisfaction, prolong hospitalization, and possibly increase medical
costs.
We design a prospective randomized study for postoperative pain control following total hip
arthroplasty.