Orthopaedics

New Pain Protocol during Total Knee Replacement

Pain after a total knee replacement (TKR) is usually managed with medication. Narcotics and especially patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) are used for many TKR patients.

However, a new study shows that using a particular injection may be a better choice. Researchers report the results of injecting a cocktail of drugs into the knee during the operation. The cocktail is a mixture of drugs. It includes a numbing agent like Novocain, antibiotics, morphine, and steroids (anti-inflammatory).

Orthopaedic connection

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Exercises for Young Athletes
Heat Injury
Muscle Contusion (bruise)
Muscle Cramp

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