The discussion revolves around managing pain, particularly after procedures like knee arthroscopy, and highlights the effectiveness of alternative therapies compared to opioid use. A significant percentage of patients report effective pain control without opioids, demonstrating the potential of alternative therapies such as Lyrica and ice therapy.
In the same study, 18% of patients said they could not manage their pain without opioids, however these individuals were unable to take NSAID's due to other medical reasons (Carrier et al, 2018)
Lyrica
In one study, 82 % of patients state pain is well controlled without opioids after a total knee arthroscopy (Carrier et al, 2018).
Ice Therapy
NSAID's
Cannot be used by everyone
With Opioids
ADDICTION and OVERDOSE
in 2016, 16,000 Americans died from overdose and nearly 2 million were abusing or dependent on opioids at this time (Traynor, 2016)
Side Effects!
(Khademi et al, 2016)
biliary retention, and histamine release
bradycardia and vasodilation, constipation
antidiuresis and urinary retention, nausea and vomiting