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A 45-year-old male asked:
How long will my doctor prescribe narcotics after acl reconstruction knee surgery?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Geoffrey Higgsanswered
35 years experience
Variable: How long pain medications are prescribed after acl reconstruction is variable. I have some patients that take medications only a few days. I have others that need medications as long as a few weeks. Respecting the need for rest, ice, compression and elevation for the first few days after the surgery helps reduce your need for pain medications. Antiinflammatory medications are a helpful adjunct.
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Dr. Gary-Anthony Lawson-Boucheranswered
Anesthesiology 24 years experience
Pain management: For as long as you have acute pain requiring more than nsaids.
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Last updated Apr 6, 2013
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