Patient Controlled Analgesia and its effect on postoperative outcomes in an older cohort of patients undergoing orthopaedic procedures: A retrospective observational study.

Background: Patient Controlled Analgesia is a popular technique used to manage postoperative pain. The suitability of Patient Controlled Analgesia in older patients after surgical procedures and its effect on postoperative outcomes are not clear.

Method: The records of 305 older patients undergoing orthopaedic surgeries in a single tertiary centre were reviewed.