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2023 EAST/OTA实践管理指南:非甾体抗炎药(NSAIDs)治疗骨科创伤

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2023 EAST/OTA Practice Management Guideline: Efficacy and Safety of NSAIDs for Acute Pain After Orthopedic TraumaEAST

 
Core Title: Efficacy and Safety of Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) for the Treatment of Acute Pain After Orthopedic Trauma: A Practice Management Guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) and the Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA)EAST
 
Publication Date: 2023-02-21; Journal: Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open, 8(1)EAST
 
Core Objective: Standardize evidence-based NSAID use for acute pain after traumatic fractures in adults, balancing efficacy (pain control, opioid sparing) and safety (non-union, renal, GI risks) using GRADE methodology.
 

 

I. Core Recommendations (Conditional, Low-Quality Evidence)

 

1. NSAIDs for Adult Traumatic Fracture Pain (≥18 Years)

 
  • Recommendation: Conditionally recommend NSAIDs (oral/parenteral) as part of multimodal analgesia for acute pain after traumatic fractures.
  • Efficacy: Reduces pain scores and opioid consumption (consistent across studies).
  • Safety: Small non-union risk (NSAIDs 2.99% vs. non-NSAIDs 2.19%, p=0.04); most studies show no significant association with non-union. Acute kidney injury (AKI) not linked to short-term NSAID use in analyzed studies.
  • Vote: 8 for strong, 11 for conditional recommendation.
 

2. Ketorolac for Acute Trauma Analgesia

 
  • Recommendation: Conditionally recommend ketorolac (parenteral NSAID) for acute pain in adult traumatic fracture patients.
  • Rationale: Reduces opioid use and improves postoperative analgesia; no confirmed association with non-union.
  • Vote: 5 for strong, 14 for conditional recommendation.
 

 

II. Efficacy & Safety Evidence Summary

 

(1) Efficacy Outcomes

 
Outcome Key Findings Evidence Quality
Pain Control NSAIDs reduce pain vs. placebo/standard care; heterogenous data precluded meta-analysis Low
Opioid Sparing Consistent reduction in opioid dose/duration vs. opioids alone Moderate
Functional Recovery Improved early mobility with better pain control Low
 

(2) Safety Outcomes (Critical Concerns)

 
Risk Association with NSAIDs Evidence Quality Clinical Action
Fracture Non-union Small absolute risk increase (0.8%); no causal link confirmed Low Avoid prolonged use (>2 weeks) in high-risk fractures (e.g., tibial shaft, scaphoid)
Renal Injury No AKI association in short-term use (≤5 days); higher risk with hypovolemia/CKD Low Hydrate; avoid in eGFR <30mL/min/1.73m²
Gastrointestinal Toxicity Increased risk with older age, history of ulcers, or concurrent steroids Moderate Use PPI prophylaxis in high-risk patients; prefer COX-2 inhibitors
Cardiovascular Risk Increased MI/stroke in long-term use; minimal acute risk Low Avoid in uncontrolled hypertension/heart failure
 

 

III. Clinical Implementation Framework

 

(1) Patient Selection (Indications & Contraindications)

 
Population Eligibility Contraindications
Indicated Adults (≥18) with traumatic fractures; acute pain requiring multimodal analgesia Severe CKD (eGFR <30); active peptic ulcer; severe heart failure; hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
Caution Elderly (≥65); CKD (eGFR 30–60); diabetes; hypertension; history of GI ulcers
Avoid Pregnancy (third trimester); breastfeeding; coagulopathy; concurrent anticoagulants
 

(2) Multimodal Analgesia Protocol (Strong Practice Tip)

 
  1. Initiation: Start NSAIDs within 24 hours post-trauma (oral: ibuprofen 400–600mg q6h; ketorolac 30mg IV/IM q6h, max 5 days).
  2. Opioid Sparing: Combine with acetaminophen (1g q6h) and opioids (rescue only, e.g., oxycodone 5–10mg q4h prn).
  3. Duration: Limit NSAIDs to 5–7 days acutely; reassess after 2 weeks for high-risk fractures.
 

(3) Monitoring & Risk Mitigation

 
  • Renal: Check serum creatinine at baseline and 48–72 hours post-initiation; stop if AKI develops.
  • GI: Monitor for dyspepsia/bleeding; use PPI if ≥65 years or history of ulcers.
  • Fracture Healing: Clinical/radiographic follow-up at 4–6 weeks; discontinue NSAIDs if delayed union suspected.
 

 

IV. Special Populations & Fracture Types

 
Population/Fracture Modification Evidence Basis
Elderly (≥75) Lower NSAID dose (e.g., ibuprofen 400mg q8h); avoid ketorolac Increased GI/renal risk
High-Risk Fractures (tibial shaft, scaphoid, spine) Limit NSAIDs to ≤5 days; switch to acetaminophen/opioids Small non-union risk signal
Polytrauma with Hypovolemia Avoid NSAIDs until hemodynamically stable AKI risk in hypoperfusion
Postoperative Fracture Fixation NSAIDs safe for 5–7 days; no implant failure link Low-quality evidence
 

 

V. Key Limitations & Research Gaps

 
  1. Evidence Quality: Most studies are observational or small RCTs; low-to-moderate quality overall.
  2. Non-union Data: Heterogeneous definitions and follow-up periods; no large RCTs confirming causality.
  3. Long-Term Outcomes: Limited data on chronic pain or functional recovery beyond 3 months.
  4. Pediatric/ Geriatric Subgroups: Insufficient data for <18 or ≥80 years; extrapolation from adult studies.
 

 

VI. Clinical Takeaways

 
  1. NSAIDs are conditionally recommended for acute pain after traumatic fractures, with clear opioid-sparing benefits outweighing small non-union risks.
  2. Ketorolac is a viable parenteral option for severe acute pain, with opioid-sparing effects.
  3. Use short-term (≤7 days), multimodal analgesia, and monitor renal/GI function in high-risk patients.
  4. Avoid prolonged NSAID use in high-risk fractures; prioritize acetaminophen and opioids for long-term pain control.