Rotator Cuff Tears
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to develop and test an opioid-free pain control protocol for patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* All patients over the age of 18 * clinically indicated for an Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair (ARCR)
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears * allergic or sensitivity to the study medication * intolerance to pain protocol * history of gastrointestinal issues * renal disease * any evidence of glenohumeral arthritis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Time to fulfill oxycodone prescription | within first 3 days of surgery | data collected to the time from surgery until the patient chooses to fulfill a prescription for opioid medication following surgery |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VAS pain (Visual Analog Scale) | Post-operative day 3 | patient-reported pain as measured on a scale from 0-10. Zero means no pain and 10 being worst pain imaginable |
| Patient satisfaction | Post-operative day 3 | Patient will be asked on a 5 point likert scale to rate their satisfaction with their post-operative pain regime |
Countries
United States