This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of oral versus intravenous pain medications for managing postoperative pain after knee arthroscopy. Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various knee conditions. The study will evaluate two different approaches to pain management: oral medications (ibuprofen and paracetamol tablets) versus intravenous medications (intravenous forms of ibuprofen and paracetamol).
During the study, participants will receive either oral or intravenous pain medications. The medications will be administered before and after the surgery. Sodium chloride solution will be used for intravenous infusions. Pain levels will be measured using a numerical scale that helps patients rate their pain intensity. Additional aspects being studied include the need for extra pain medication, time until discharge from the hospital, and any side effects such as nausea or vomiting.
The study is designed as a double-blinded trial, which means neither the patients nor the healthcare providers directly involved in patient care will know which type of pain medication (oral or intravenous) is being given. This approach helps ensure that the results are not influenced by expectations about which treatment might work better. The study will also look at how well patients recover and evaluate the cost-effectiveness of both treatment approaches.



Belgium