Journal of pain research
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Journal of pain research · Jan 2014
Transdermal fentanyl patch for postoperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized double-blind controlled trial.
To assess the efficacy of a transdermal fentanyl patch (TFP) (50 μg/hour) applied 10-12 hours before surgery versus placebo for postoperative pain control of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ TFP (50 μg/hour) applied 10-12 hours before surgery can effectively and safely decrease morphine consumption and pain scores during the first 48 hours after TKA surgery.