Understanding What Pain Medication Is Given After Knee Manipulation: A Guide to Post-Procedure Pharmacology
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Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) is a targeted procedure for patients experiencing persistent stiffness after knee surgery, but it is often followed by significant post-procedural pain. To manage this, a comprehensive and personalized approach is used, combining multiple classes of medication to address different types of pain and minimize reliance on single, high-risk agents. This multimodal strategy is the modern standard of care, aiming to keep discomfort at a manageable level for effective rehabilitation.
