Nashwan AJ. Optimizing pain management in elderly patients post-knee surgery: A novel collaborative strategy. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(15): 2475-2478 [PMID: 38817236 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i15.2475]
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Abdulqadir J Nashwan, MSc, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Rayyan Road, Al Sadd, 3050 Doha, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
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Orthopedics
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Editorial
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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2024; 12(15): 2475-2478 Published online May 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i15.2475
Optimizing pain management in elderly patients post-knee surgery: A novel collaborative strategy
Abdulqadir J Nashwan
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar
Author contributions: Nashwan AJ contributed to the manuscript's writing, editing, and literature review.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Abdulqadir J Nashwan, MSc, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, Al Rayyan Road, Al Sadd, 3050 Doha, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
Received: January 14, 2024 Revised: April 5, 2024 Accepted: April 23, 2024 Published online: May 26, 2024 Processing time: 120 Days and 22.3 Hours
Abstract
Total knee replacement, a common surgery among the elderly primarily necessitated by osteoarthritis, replaces the damaged knee joint with an artificial one. Given the aging population and the increasing prevalence of such surgeries, the article highlights the critical need for effective postoperative care strategies. This editorial provides an overview of rehabilitation care for pain in elderly knee replacement patients, emphasizing the importance of a multimodal approach to postoperative recovery. Furthermore, the article advocates for a patient-centered, comprehensive rehabilitation regimen that enhances recovery and quality of life in elderly patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.
Core Tip: The multimodal rehabilitation approach for elderly patients undergoing knee replacement surgery integrates various facets of postoperative care, including tailored physical therapy, advanced pain management techniques, and lifestyle adjustments. Emphasizing the need for personalized treatment plans, the article sheds light on the importance of exercises for reducing inflammation and enhancing mobility, alongside innovative pain management strategies like nerve block devices and non-narcotic medications. It underscores the necessity of continuous monitoring and adaptation of the rehabilitation plan, highlighting its impact on accelerating recovery and improving the quality of life for elderly knee replacement patients.
