ArticleCureus2026
The Relationship Between Shoulder Intra-Articular Joint Pressure Change, Operative Variables, Early Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption: A Pilot Study.
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Abstract
introductionThis pilot study evaluated the relationship between intra-articular joint pressure changes and fluid volume during shoulder arthroscopy, relating these to postoperative pain and opioid consumption.
methodsFifty-two patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopic procedures were included. Measurements of joint pressure, fluid volume utilized, and postoperative opioid intake were recorded. Pain levels were assessed using the visual analog scale preoperatively and one week postoperatively. Pressure change was measured as postoperative minus preoperative intra-articular pressure. Results: Initial mean joint pressure was 4.63 mm Hg, increasing to a mean of 33.9 mm Hg postoperatively. A negative correlation was observed between increased joint pressure change and visual analog scale delta (r = -0.23;
conclusionThis exploratory study demonstrates that smaller changes in joint pressure correlate with a decrease in postoperative pain. Conversely, an increase in joint pressure was associated with heightened opioid consumption, demonstrating that maintaining low pressure can provide possible benefits with a decrease in postoperative pain and opioid consumption.
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