Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Sep 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialTransdermal fentanyl patch improves post-operative pain relief and promotes early functional recovery in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, randomised, controlled trial.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 12.5 μg/h transdermal fentanyl patch (TFP). ⋯ We conclude that a 12.5 μg/h TFP can improve post-operative pain relief and promotes early functional recovery following total knee arthroplasty.