Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jul 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialPostoperative analgesic efficacy of intravenous dexketoprofen in lumbar disc surgery.
We investigated the postoperative analgesic efficacy and effect on total tramadol consumption of intravenous dexketoprofen trometamol, a new nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, in patients that had undergone lumbar disc surgery. ⋯ We found that dexketoprofen was an effective analgesic for postdiscectomy pain when used alone or in addition to opioids. It is easy to administer and decreases tramadol consumption and opioid-related side effects.