Opioid-Free Pain Management Strategies for Patients on Oral Anticoagulation Undergoing Soft Tissue Hand Surgery.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Non-narcotic multimodal analgesia has become standard for patients undergoing soft tissue hand surgery. These regimens often include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ketorolac and ibuprofen, which can elevate bleeding risks in patients on anticoagulation therapy. This review aims to (1) elucidate the physiology of coagulation in relation to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and anticoagulants, (2) examine the current surgical literature on risks and benefits of limited-duration nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use in anticoagulated patients, (3) identify viable pain management alternatives, and (4) highlight areas warranting further research in nonopioid analgesia for anticoagulated patients.
Medical subject headings
- Anticoagulants
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Hand
- Pain Management
Anatomy
- hand