knee arthroplasty Real-
Conditions
Interventions
All patients were divided into two main groups according to the maximum NRS score reported in the first postoperative day. Patients with a maximum NRS score of > 4 out of 10 during the first 12 hours
24 hours after surgery were allocated to the moderate-
severe pain group,
whereas those with a maximum NRS score of 4 at only one occasion during the first 24 hours after surgery were allocated to the mild pain group. Factors associated with moderate-
severe postoperative pain were analyzed.
Screening
severe pain (NRS>4)
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All the consecutive patients who underwent unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were eligible for inclusion.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients were excluded, if they underwent simultaneous bilateral knee arthroplasty or revision knee arthroplasty, underwent knee arthroplasty due to having bone tumor, admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) after surgery, or had incomplete electronic medical records.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| incidence of severe and moderate pain the first 24 hours after surgery the numerical rating scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| risk factors for moderate-to-severe pain the first 24 hours after surgery the numerical rating scale | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactArissara Iamaroon
Mahidol University
Outcome results
None listed