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- Talk
- 15/09/2021
- Canada
Comparison of Pain Score and Analgesic Usage Between Bone- Patellar Tendon-Bone, Hamstring and Quadriceps Tendon Autographs for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Description
This presentation, delivered by Jasmine Levesque, a second-year orthopedic surgery resident, focuses on her research study comparing pain scores and analgesic usage among different types of autografts used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. She outlines the significance of effective pain relief during post-operative recovery and rehabilitation, emphasizing that ACL reconstruction often leads to considerable early post-operative pain. Jasmine discusses previous studies that have compared pain levels associated with bone-patellar tendon-bone, hamstring, and quadriceps tendon grafts, noting some inconsistencies in previous findings.
The study aims to address the lack of recent comparative data on pain and analgesic use across these graft types within the first 14 days post-surgery. Conducted in Winnipeg, the prospective cohort study involves patient recruitment based on surgeon preference for graft type. Pain levels are quantitatively measured using a visual analog scale, and analgesic use is recorded over a 14-day period.
Jasmine presents the study's findings, indicating no significant differences in pain scores or analgesic use between the graft types throughout the recovery period. Pain peaks varied, observed on different days for each graft type, with analgesic consumption showing a reduction over time following a peak. The study suggests that the type of graft does not influence early postoperative pain outcomes or the volume of analgesics used, which has implications for patient care and pain management practices in ACL surgeries. She concludes by acknowledging the financial support received for the project and expresses her gratitude to the audience.