Pain Management After Shoulder Surgery
Author Information
Author(s): Coghlan Jennifer A, Forbes Andrew, Bell Simon N, Buchbinder Rachelle
Primary Institution: Monash University
Hypothesis
Continuous infusion of local anaesthetic following rotator cuff surgery would be equivalent to pain relief provided by a placebo.
Conclusion
The trial aims to determine if a continuous infusion of ropivacaine provides any additional benefits over placebo for post-operative pain management.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involves a randomised, placebo-controlled design to ensure reliable results.
- Participants will be blinded to treatment allocation to reduce bias.
- The trial aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for pain management after shoulder surgery.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out if a special pain medicine helps people feel less pain after shoulder surgery compared to a fake treatment.
Methodology
Randomised, placebo-controlled trial with blinding of participants, surgeon, and assessors, involving 158 participants undergoing shoulder surgery.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the involvement of a single surgeon and the specific setting of the trial.
Limitations
The study may be limited by the single surgeon's technique and the specific patient population.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 18 years or over undergoing elective subacromial decompression or rotator cuff repair.
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