The role of preemptive analgesia with various analgesic drugs in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries: A systematic review 2015–2020

Key Points

• Preemptive analgesia significantly reduces postoperative pain, enhancing recovery in orthopedic surgeries.
• Evidence includes findings from a systematic review covering multiple analgesic drugs across various studies.
• Analysis focuses on postoperative pain management, assessing efficacy in reducing reliance on opioids after surgery.
• The findings highlight the need for standardization in pain management protocols within orthopedic practices.