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. 2026 May 31;22(5):3148–3153. doi: 10.6026/973206300223148

Table 2. Comparison of post-operative pain scores (VAS).

Time after Surgery Opioid-Based Regimen (n=75) Multimodal Regimen (n=75) p-value
2 hours
Mild (VAS 1-3) 18 (24.0%) 32 (42.7%)
Moderate (VAS 4-6) 40 (53.3%) 35 (46.7%)
Severe (VAS 7-10) 17 (22.7%) 8 (10.6%) 0.02
6 hours
Mild 22 (29.3%) 40 (53.3%)
Moderate 38 (50.7%) 30 (40.0%)
Severe 15 (20.0%) 5 (6.7%) 0.01
24 hours
Mild 30 (40.0%) 52 (69.3%)
Moderate 35 (46.7%) 20 (26.7%)
Severe 10 (13.3%) 3 (4.0%) 0.004