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Published on: January 27, 2010

Perioperative pain control in pediatric patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery

Philip D Nowicki1, Kelly L Vanderhave, Kathleen Gibbons

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western Michigan University School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI, USA.

The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
|December 4, 2012
PubMed

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Effective perioperative pain management in pediatric orthopedic surgery utilizes various methods like nonopioid and opioid analgesia, local anesthetics, and regional blocks. Tailoring pain control preoperatively enhances patient satisfaction and recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Perioperative pain control is crucial for pediatric orthopedic surgery patients.
  • Effective pain management optimizes recovery and patient satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review modalities for managing perioperative pain in pediatric orthopedic surgery.
  • To emphasize tailoring pain management strategies to individual patient needs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of nonopioid and opioid analgesia.
  • Inclusion of local anesthetic injections.
  • Discussion of regional analgesia techniques (intrathecal morphine, epidural therapy, peripheral nerve blocks).

Main Results:

  • A multimodal approach to pain management is effective.
  • Pain management strategies should be individualized based on surgical site and expected pain levels.
  • Preoperative planning and discussion are key.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive pain management plans improve outcomes in pediatric orthopedic surgery.
  • Patient and parent involvement in preoperative discussions enhances satisfaction.
  • Tailored, multimodal analgesia is essential for optimal pediatric orthopedic surgical care.

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