Exploring the effects of preoperative gabapentin on postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia

Background: Central neuronal sensitization plays a key role in postoperative pain. Gabapentin, known for its opioid-sparing and analgesic properties, may help prevent sensitization when administered preemptively with minimal adverse effects. Aim: This study aims to assess the effectiveness of preope...

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Main Authors: Richa Singh, Swarnika Singh, Jitendra Kumar, Lalita Afzal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-04-01
Series:MGM Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_365_24
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