Ortho Education Series - Lectures for Orthopaedic Surgeons: Managing Pain in TKA

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In this informative lecture, Adam Rosen discusses the critical topic of pain management in relation to total knee replacement surgeries. He highlights the growing prevalence of joint replacements in the U.S. and emphasizes the significance of effective pain control, noting how patient experiences with pain during recovery can impact rehabilitation and overall satisfaction. Rosen outlines the evolution of pain management practices from traditional approaches to a more comprehensive multimodal strategy. This includes the use of preemptive analgesia, various anesthetic techniques, and education measures for patients to reduce anxiety and improve outcomes. He also provides insight into the importance of minimizing narcotic use and implementing alternative non-pharmacological methods for pain relief. Rosen concludes with practical recommendations for optimizing postoperative pain management through a combination of medications and patient engagement strategies, supported by recent studies indicating improved patient satisfaction and reduced recovery times.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-240966

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