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. 2014 Dec 11;49(11):1022–1032. doi: 10.1310/hpj4911-1022

Table 4. Adjunctive analgesic utilization by type of procedure during 24-hour postoperative period, n (%).

Adjunctive analgesic Hip replacement (n = 89) Knee replacement (n = 87) P
Oral acetaminophen 49 (55.1) 66 (75.9) .004

Celecoxib 23 (25.8) 55 (63.2) <.001

Bupivacaine 42 (47.2) 9 (10.3) <.001

Ropivacaine 2 (2.2) 72 (82.8) <.001

Gabapentin or pregabalin 20 (22.5) 54 (62.1) <.001

NSAIDs (oral or IV) 5 (5.6) 2 (2.3) .444

Tramadol 1 (1.1) 3 (3.4) .365

Note: IV = intravenous; NSAIDs = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nonselective agents only).