Knee Surg Relat Res.  2012 Dec;24(4):201-207. 10.5792/ksrr.2012.24.4.201.

Guidelines for the Management of Postoperative Pain after Total Knee Arthroplasty

• Korean Knee Society

• KMID: 2094224
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5792/ksrr.2012.24.4.201

Abstract

This clinical practice guideline was approved by Korean Knee Society on February 28, 2012. It is based on a systematic review of published studies on the management of postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty and was developed to include the overall pain management modalities. The purpose of the guideline is to help improve treatment based on current best evidence. Eleven recommendations have been developed based on a systematic review of research evidence and the consensus opinions of a multidisciplinary working group of experts. These recommendations will be revised regularly following systematic review of new research evidence as this becomes available.

Keyword

Postoperative pain management; Total knee arthroplasty; Guidelines

MeSH Terms

Arthroplasty
Consensus
Knee
Pain Management
Pain, Postoperative