Key result
Older age (≥65 years) was associated with increased use of all analgesics 3 months after elective surgery with neuraxial anaesthesia compared to younger patients (OR 1.15; 95% CI 1.03-1.28).
Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine the relationship between age and long-term postsurgical analgesic use in patients undergoing elective surgery with neuraxial anaesthesia.
Does older age increase long-term postsurgical analgesic use in patients receiving neuraxial anaesthesia for elective surgery?
Population
12,810 propensity score-matched patients undergoing elective surgery with neuraxial anaesthesia
Comparison
Older patients (≥65 years) vs younger patients
Design
Retrospective observational database study
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Older age was associated with increased long-term analgesic use; leaves open whether targeted strategies mitigate risk in elderly surgical patients.
Observational (n=12,810)
Does older age increase long-term postsurgical analgesic use in patients receiving neuraxial anaesthesia for elective surgery?
Odds Ratio: 1.15 (95% CI 1.03–1.28)
Older age is an independent risk factor for long-term analgesic use after surgery under neuraxial anaesthesia, indicating an increased risk for chronic postsurgical pain.
Sun et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Elective surgery with neuraxial anaesthesia (n=12,810). Older age (≥65 years) vs. Younger patients was evaluated on Use of all analgesics at 3 months post-surgery (OR 1.15, 95% CI 1.03-1.28). Older age (≥65 years) was associated with increased use of all analgesics 3 months after elective surgery with neuraxial anaesthesia compared to younger patients (OR 1.15; 95% CI 1.03-1.28).
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