Pain management for today’s total joint candidate allows for same-day surgical discharge and a reduced need for narcotic painkillers. We will examine these new options for the total hip and knee patient including improved non-narcotic post-op pain management. We will also include an online activity for the recognition of drug interactions with common post-op medications.

Learning Objectives:-

• Gain an understanding of pain control and nerve blocks used for LE surgery.
• Learn the methods used for improved post-operative pain management.
• Use online tools for pill identification and possible interactions with the post-op patient.
• Review factors of Prescription Opioid addiction and what every caregiver needs to carry.

Areas Covered:-

• Introduction
• Define pre and post-operative oral medications
• Define the difference between femoral versus obturator LE nerve block.
• Discussion of pain management options
• Define the use of Exparel ((pain) cocktail)
• Video demonstrations of intra-operative Exparel
• Case presentations of post-op medication lists with the use of online tools for identification of medication and interactions.
• Discussion of the prescription opioid crisis in the US
• What makes opioids so addictive?
• The use and administration of Narcan.

Background:-

LE total joint replacement pain management which seemed impossible just a few years ago is now the new reality.

Who Should Attend:-

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants 
• Chiropractors
• Exercise Physiologists
• Athletic Trainers
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Personal Trainers
• Massage Therapists
• Exercise physiologist
• Strength and conditioning coaches
• Other health and fitness professionals