title: Multimodal analgesia techniques and postoperative rehabilitation.
abstract: The concept of multimodal analgesia involves the use of different classes of analgesics and different sites of analgesic administration to provide superior dynamic pain relief with reduced analgesic-related side effects. Although multimodal analgesia techniques have assumed increasing importance in the management of perioperative pain, it has become increasingly apparent that postoperative outcome may not be improved. Nevertheless, the integration of multimodal analgesia techniques with a multimodal and multidisciplinary rehabilitation program may enhance recovery, reduce hospital stay, and facilitate early convalescence.
authors.affiliation: Perioperative Medicine and Ambulatory Anesthesia, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390-9068, USA. girish.joshi@utsouthwestern.edu
authors.forename: Girish P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Joshi
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003289:Convalescence; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011182:Postoperative Care
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid