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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
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, Department of Nursing, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar
Author contributions: Nashwan AJ contributed to the manuscript's writing, editing, and literature review.
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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
Revised: April 5, 2024
Accepted: April 23, 2024
Published online: May 26, 2024
Processing time: 120 Days and 22.3 Hours
Core Tip
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.