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Assessment of Postoperative Pain Management Strategies in Orthopedic Surgeries: A Cross‐ Sectional Study

Swapnil Nalin Kothadia, Saurabh Ramesh Agrawal, Pravin U. Narote and Nikita Mahesh Tallpallikar
Page: 136-141 | Received 05 Oct 2023, Published online: 21 Oct 2023

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Abstract

Effective pain management post‐orthopedic surgeries plays a crucial role in promoting recovery, reducing complications and enhancing patient satisfaction. This cross‐sectional study was designed to evaluate the prevailing strategies of postoperative pain management in patients who underwent orthopedic surgeries. To assess the efficacy, safety and patient satisfaction of various postoperative pain management strategies used after orthopedic surgeries. A sample of 200 patients who underwent different orthopedic surgeries were recruited. Data were collected using standardized pain assessment tools, patient medical records and a satisfaction questionnaire. The strategies assessed included pharmacological interventions (like opioids, non‐steroidal antiinflammatory drugs and local anesthetics) and non‐pharmacological interventions (such as physiotherapy and cold therapy). Pharmacological interventions, specifically opioids, were the most commonly employed strategy. However, their use was associated with side effects such as nausea and constipation in a significant number of patients. Nonpharmacological interventions, particularly physiotherapy, were found to be beneficial in reducing pain and accelerating recovery without any associated side effects. Patient satisfaction was highest in those who received a combination of both pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions. While opioids remain a primary method of postoperative pain control in orthopedic surgeries, their side effects necessitate the need for supplemental or alternative methods. Incorporating non‐pharmacological interventions can optimize postoperative pain management, enhance recovery and improve patient satisfaction. Further research is needed to establish standardized pain management protocols that combine the benefits of both interventions.

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Swapnil Nalin Kothadia, Saurabh Ramesh Agrawal, Pravin U. Narote and Nikita Mahesh Tallpallikar. Assessment of Postoperative Pain Management Strategies in Orthopedic Surgeries: A Cross‐ Sectional Study.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/mkarjms.2023.12.136.141
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