BACKGROUND Local infiltration analgesia (LIA) has emerged as an alternative treatment
for postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Its efficacy remains inconclusive …

Glucocorticoids are frequently used to prevent post‐operative nausea and vomiting (PONV),
and may be part of multimodal analgesic regimes. The objective of this review was to …

Background Multimodal pain protocols have reduced opioid requirements and decreased
complications after elective total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) …

Background Multimodal analgesia is standard practice for total knee arthroplasty; however,
the role of regional techniques in improved perioperative outcomes remains unknown. The …

Background Surgical pain is managed with multi-modal anaesthesia in total hip replacement
(THR) and total knee replacement (TKR). It is unclear whether including local anaesthetic …

The efficacy of periarticular multimodal drug injection (PMDI) to reduce pain after total knee
or hip arthroplasty (TKA or THA) still remains controversial. Our study aimed at evaluating …

Total hip replacement (THR) and, particularly, total knee replacement (TKR), are painful
surgical procedures. Effective postoperative pain management leads to a better and earlier …

Objectives To explore the safety and efficacy of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)
program for elderly total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. Methods A prospective controlled …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with considerable postoperative pain. The
relative analgesic efficacy and adverse effect profile of perioperative use of selective …

Controversy remains regarding the optimal post-operative analgesic regimen following total
knee replacement. A delicate balance is required between the provision of adequate pain …