| Treatment Group (n = 50) | Control Group (n = 50) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Arthroplasty | n = 25 | n = 25 |
| Necessity to Use Rescue Morphine (y/n) | 24/25 | 25/25 |
| Duration of Rescue Morphine (Hours) | 51 ± 25 | 63 ± 20 |
| Total Amount of Morphine in the Ward (mg) | 24±13 | 31 ± 15 |
| Maximum Pain Scores (Rest and Movement) (mm) | 53 ± 14 | 59 ± 19 |
| Patients Satisfaction in VAS (mm) | 77 ± 7 | 75 ± 9 |
| Tibial Osteotomy | n = 25 | n = 25 |
| Necessity to Use Rescue Morphine (y/n) | 15/25 | 18/25 |
| Duration of Rescue Morphine (Hours) | 37 ± 27 | 54 ± 12* |
| Total Amount of Morphine in the Surgical Ward (mg) | 15 ± 6 | 21 ± 10 |
| Maximum Pain Scores (Rest and Movement) (mm) | 49 ± 15 | 58 ± 20 |
| Patient Satisfaction, in VAS (mm) | 75 ± 6 | 73 ± 8 |