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2021 Jul 30


Anesthesiology

Anesthesia Method, Tourniquet Use, and Persistent Postsurgical Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prespecified Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Trial.

Authors

Palanne RA, Rantasalo MT, Vakkuri AP, Madanat R, Olkkola KT, Reponen EM, Linko R, Vahlberg TJ, Skants NKA
Anesthesiology. 2021 Jul 30.
PMID: 34329380.

Abstract

Persistent postsurgical pain after total knee arthroplasty is a common problem and a major reason for patient dissatisfaction. This secondary analysis aimed to investigate the effects of anesthesia (spinal vs. general) and tourniquet use on persistent pain after total knee arthroplasty.