The following keywords including pain management, postoperative pain, total knee arthroplasties, total knee replacement, and gabapentin were used for searching. This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effects of perioperative administration of gabapentin on postoperative pain resolution and time to cessation of opioid use. The knee flexion degree and treatment side effects were also compiled to evaluate the safety of gabapentin. After testing for the heterogeneity and publication bias among studies, data were aggregated for random-effects modeling when necessary. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of gabapentin versus placebo for pain control after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In December 2015, Gabapentin, a drug traditionally used for the relief of neuropathic pain, was compared in variable doses to placebo in relieving postoperative pain. Gabapentin resulted in less total patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) morphine use over 48 hours postoperatively (P <0.05), better active knee flexion on postoperative days (PODs) 2 and 3 (P <0.05 for both), and less pruritus (P <0.05) than placebo SUMMARY Gabapentin (NeurontinTM) has gained significant interest as part of a multi-modal pain management strategy for the control of acute pain. There has been considerable variation in both the dose and the regimen used in recent clinical trials. Most have relied on pre-operative dosing and have utilized a single dose of 300 to 1200 mg. Higher doses seem to show a decrease in postoperative Total knee replacement is acknowledged as a successful and durable operation, but recovery from this surgery is often lengthy and painful. A great deal of attention has recently been directed at enhancing this recovery, most of which has focused on improvements in perioperative pain control. Various pro-tocols have been suggested. This article discusses a pain management program that uses Gabapentin may be prescribed either before or after surgery to help with postsurgical pain. However, it should be used with caution due to the high risk of abuse. Postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) influence patients’ rehabilitation and life quality. Although gabapentin has been widely used for analgesia, its efficacy is still controversial in TKA and THA. The shift towards multimodal pain regimens, including gabapentin, has taken place without attention to ensuring that they, like opioids, are appropriately discontinued soon after surgery. The prevalence of prolonged use of post-operative gabapentin among older adults is unknown, as are the factors associated with prolonged use. The following keywords including pain management, postoperative pain, total knee arthroplasties, total knee replacement, and gabapentin were used for searching. 1. Inclusion criteria. Studies were considered eligible for inclusion if they met the following criteria: Study design: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with placebo report in English. The key words and medical subject heading terms included the following: gabapentin, pain control, total knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement, TKA, and TKR. These key words and the corresponding medical subject heading terms were combined with the Boolean operators AND and OR. Perioperative gabapentin reduces 24 h opioid consumption and improves in-hospital rehabilitation but not post-discharge outcomes after total knee arthroplasty with peripheral nerve block. Background Postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) influence patients’ rehabilitation and life quality. Although gabapentin has been widely used for analgesia, its efficacy is still controversial in TKA and THA. This meta-analysis was performed to assess the efficacy and safety of gabapentin following TKA and THA. Method Electronic databases We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Perioperative gabapentin reduces 24 h opioid consumption and improves in-hospital rehabilitation but not post-discharge outcomes after total knee arthroplasty with peripheral nerve block M, et al. Perioperative gabapentin reduces 24 h opioid consumption and improves in-hospital rehabilitation but not post-discharge outcomes after total knee arthroplasty with peripheral nerve block. Bja Br J Anaes Knee replacement surgery replaces a damaged knee with an artificial joint. After, you will need various medications to manage pain and prevent complications. Background: Postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) influence patients' rehabilitation and life quality. Although gabapentin has been widely used for analgesia, its efficacy is still controversial in TKA and THA. This meta-analysis was performed to assess the efficacy and safety of gabapentin following TKA and THA. Method: Electronic databases Pain remains a significant barrier to rapid patient recovery and rehabilitation post-surgery, particularly after joint replacement surgery. Historically, protocols used for peri-operative pain management have been largely reactive and dependent on opioid use, with adjunctive non-steroidal and other simple analgesia. This review explores the evidence supporting the use of gabapentoids (eg
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