Duloxetine reduces opioid consumption and pain after total hip or knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Purpose There is no consensus in the current literature on the analgesic role of duloxetine after total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Thus, we designed this meta-analysis to reveal the analgesic effectiveness and safety of duloxetine in TKA or THA. Methods As of O...

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Main Authors: Yicai Lin, Mingyang Jiang, Chun Liao, Qingjian Wu, Jinmin Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-04648-5