Publications by authors named "Vanessa M Schultz"
J Arthroplasty
August 2016
Article Synopsis
- Postoperative pain management after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is challenging, especially for opioid-dependent patients due to increased pain, opioid use, and longer hospital stays.
- A study compared the effects of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) versus a standard periarticular injection on pain control and opioid consumption in TKA patients.
- Results showed no significant differences in overall pain or opioid usage between the two groups, although LB patients reported higher pain scores on the first postoperative day, indicating LB might not be beneficial for this population.
