Randomized clinical trial shows ketoprofen patch improves quality of life in postoperative pain management, indicating its effectiveness.
Oral ibuprofen is most effective at the 4-h interval, whereas transdermal ketoprofen has the best pain reduction in the 12-24-h window due to its sustained-release pharmacokinetics. A ketoprofen patch is a promising alternative for postoperative pain management.
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Velmurugan Natanasabapathy (2025) studied this question.
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