This will be a single-center, prospective observational study. The study will compare post-operative pain scores and narcotic consumption between two groups of patients - one cohort will receive ibuprofen (Motrin) and Percocet (to be used as needed) while the other cohort will receive only Percocet. Both pain management options are considered to be standard of care. The primary objective of the study is to compare patients' reported pain and narcotic use following meniscectomy, and determine if NSAIDs can provide adequate pain relief.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
77
Ibuprofen 600 mg to be taken every 8 hours (TID) as needed (PRN
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York, United States
Visual analogue scale (VAS) score
Scale consisting of a drawn line from 0 to 100 - you will be asked to mark where you believe your pain is (100 being worse pain).
Time frame: 4 Hours
Pain Verbal Rating Scale
Verbal rating scale, consisting of 4 points (0 = no pain, 1 = mild, 2 = moderate, and 3 = severe).
Time frame: 4 Hours
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