Sanford Health
The purpose of this study is to look at pain management with opioids versus non-opioids after knee arthroscopy. This study will determine 1) whether the most commonly used non-narcotic medications provide pain relief comparable with the most commonly prescribed narcotic medications in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, and 2) whether patients' characteristics (gender, pre-operative knee symptoms, workers compensation status and employment status) affect pain level following surgery or medication usage.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects ≥ 18 years of age through ≤ 80 years of age 2. Subjects undergoing elective arthroscopic knee surgery, to include partial meniscectomy, chondroplasty, or loose body removal. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previously enrolled in this study (enrolled for contralateral knee in this study) 2. Knee arthroscopy patients scheduled for knee ligament reconstructions 3. Bilateral knee arthroscopy 4. History of chronic opioid use or long-term analgesic therapy 5. Documented or suspected substance abuse 6. Documented or suspected chronic pain syndrome 7. Any known allergy or adv…
1 tablet up to 4 times per day for 7 days
1 tablet up to 4 times per day for 7 days
1 tablet up to 4 times per day for 7 days
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