Modern multimodal pain management gives excellent control with minimal opioid use.
Multimodal approach
Paracetamol, NSAID (if no contraindication), local anaesthetic infiltration during surgery, and short opioid courses only when needed.
Regular vs as-needed
Take paracetamol regularly for the first 48–72 hours; NSAIDs every 8 hours. Opioids only for breakthrough pain.
Non-pharmacological measures
Ice packs, position changes, gentle mobilisation, distraction.
Red flags
Pain worsening after day 3, swelling, redness or fever — contact us.
Stopping medication
Most patients are pain-free on simple analgesia within a week.
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