Pain, Shoulder
Conditions
Brief summary
A prospective observational study conducted at the American University of Beirut Medical center that targets patients undergoing shoulder surgeries. It is conducted to to prospectively collect patient, surgery and anesthesia-related variables and perform correlation studies with postoperative pain severity, patients' satisfaction and analgesic consumption following shoulder surgery. In addition, identifying predictors for postoperative pain will contribute to adjust pain management protocols as per surgical and patients' factors.
Interventions
PROCEDUREShoulder surgery and post-op pharmacological treatment
Usual care surgery (shoulder arthroscopy) and post-operative pain management protocol
Sponsors
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* All adult patients \> 18 years old admitted to the American University of Beirut - Medical Center for any shoulder surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Patients suffering of opioids addiction (or previous history of addiction) or drug abuse.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Postoperative change in pain intensity (NRS pain scale) | 24 hours, 3 days and one week after surgery | Asses the change in pain intensity after the surgery using the NRS pain score (0-10) |
| Postoperative change in satisfaction with pain management (NRS satisfaction scale) | 24 hours, 3 days and one week after surgery | Asses the change in satisfaction with the pain management protocol using the NRS satisfaction score (0-10) |
| Postoperative analgesic consumption | Over one week | Analgesic consumption over one week after the surgery |
| Postoperative functional level (QuickDASH questionnaire) | One week after surgery | The QuickDASH questionnaire includes questions about the symptoms and ability to do certain activities |
Countries
Lebanon
Outcome results
None listed