Intrathecal Morphine in Knee Arthroplasty

Summary

This study is designed to explore the efficacy lower doses of intra-spinal morphine for pain relief and side effect profiles of same in the setting of Total Knee Replacement.We hypothesized that a dose greater than that used in Total Hip Replacement was needed and wished to find a dose which was effective but had a low side effect profile.

Timeline

Start

2003-07

Primary completion

2007-01

Completion

2007-04

Publications

• Hassett P, Ansari B, Gnanamoorthy P, Kinirons B, Laffey JG. Determination Of The Efficacy And Side-effect Profile Of Lower Doses Of Intrathecal Morphine In Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. BMC Anesthesiol. 2008 Sep 24;8:5. doi: 10.1186/1471-2253-8-5.

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