Is Intra-Articular Magnesium Effective for Postoperative Analgesia in Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery?
BACKGROUND: Various medications are used intra-articularly for postoperative pain reduction after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Magnesium, a N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, may be effective for reduction of both postoperative pain scores and analgesic requirements.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Pain Research and Management |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/648063 |