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Nonopioid analgesics demonstrate similar efficacy to oxycodone following carpal tunnel release
February 2019
Nonopioid analgesics demonstrate similar efficacy to oxycodone following carpal tunnel release
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Pain Management After Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blinded Trial Comparing Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, and Oxycodone
J Hand Surg Am. 2018 Oct;43(10):913-919. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.08.011Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
110 patients scheduled for miniopen or endoscopic carpal tunnel release were randomized to postoperative analgesia with 10 pills of either acetaminophen 500mg, ibuprofen 600mg, or oxycodone 5mg. Patients were assessed for the mean number of pills consumed and mean pain scores over the first 5 postoperative days, as well as subjective assessment of whether allocated analgesia was adequate, if alloc...
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