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ArticleDer Orthopade2009

[Implementation of standardized postoperative pain therapy for orthopaedic patients. Comparison between unsystematic and standardized pain therapy].

S Goebel, N Wollmerstedt, A Lobmüller, M Walther, S Kirschner, J Eulert

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Article in Der Orthopade, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

S GoebelOrthopädische Klinik, König-Ludwig-Haus, Brettreichstrasse 11, 97074 Würzburg. s-goebel.klh@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de
N Wollmerstedt
A Lobmüller
M Walther
S Kirschner
J Eulert
Klinik König-Ludwig Haus · DEMünchen Klinik Harlaching · DEOrthopädische Universitätsklinik · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe painless clinic and postoperative pain therapy are currently major issues in the management of surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the benefit of a standardized pain therapy on the postoperative pain level after orthopaedic procedures. PATIENTS AND

methodsWe investigated two different groups of patients who underwent an orthopaedic surgical procedure. Group 1 (n = 249) received a pain therapy which was based on an individual and surgery-dependent concept whereas group 2 (n = 243) was treated with a standardized pain therapy concept. The effect of the treatment was monitored with a VAS-based protocol.

resultsUp to day 9 after surgery there was a significant difference between the two groups in regard to the postoperative pain. The patients of group 2 had less pain but had more unwanted side effects caused by the pain therapy during the first 3 days after surgery. Mobility and mental disposition were positively affected.

conclusionThe implementation of a standardized pain therapy is successful in reducing postoperative pain. Mobility and mental disposition are also influenced positively. As a consequence the incidence of unwanted side effects is rising.

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AdolescentAdultAgedFemaleGermanyHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedOrthopedic ProceduresPostoperative CarePostoperative PainQuality Assurance, Health CareTreatment OutcomeYoung Adult

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