The purpose of this trial is to determine whether oral acetaminophen and intravenous ketorolac are viable alternatives to opioid medication regimens for the pain management of patients with tibial and femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. This study will explore an alternative for opioid medications for patients undergoing intramedullary nailing of tibial and femoral shaft fractures.
Age range
18 Years – 110 Years
Sex
ALL
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12hrs VAS Pain Scores
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 12
24hrs VAS Pain Score
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 24
36hrs VAS Pain Scores
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 36
48hrs VAS Pain Scores
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 48
12hrs MME
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 12
24hrs MME
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 24
36hrs MME
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 36
48hrs MME
Timeframe: Measured at postoperative hour 48