The Oxycodone Paradox in Joint Replacement Surgery
Patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, such as hip or knee replacements, face a complex clinical challenge: balancing effective postoperative pain management with the risks associated with opioid analgesics. While oxycodone remains a common component of pain management protocols following surgery, clinical guidelines have increasingly shifted toward multimodal analgesia to reduce dependence on powerful opioids. According … Read more