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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Nonopioid Multimodal Pain Protocol Effective For Common Orthopedic Sports Procedures

Originally published by our sister publication, Anesthesiology News

Postsurgical pain following common sports medicine procedures can be managed effectively with a nonopioid multimodal analgesic protocol that relies more on nonsteroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs, according to a new study.

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Findings from a study of 141 patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repairs, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and labrum repair showed that 45% of patients had low