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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2025; 13(25): 104742
Published online Sep 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i25.104742
Published online Sep 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i25.104742
Tramadol overdose in total knee arthroplasty: A case report
Bushu Harna, Department of Orthopaedics, Indus International Hospital, Mohali 140507, Punjab, India
Shivali Arya, Department of Radiology, Lifetree Healthcare, Zirakpur 140603, Punjab, India
Co-first authors: Bushu Harna and Shivali Arya.
Author contributions: Harna B and Arya S wrote manuscript and contributed equally to this manuscript as co-first authors. Harna B collected data; Arya S read proof.
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Corresponding author: Bushu Harna, MD, Department of Orthopaedics, Indus International Hospital, No. 22 Ambala Road, Dera Bassi, Mohali 160507, Punjab, India.
bushu.edu@gmail.com
Received: December 31, 2024
Revised: April 27, 2025
Accepted: May 21, 2025
Published online: September 6, 2025
Processing time: 188 Days and 21.3 Hours
Revised: April 27, 2025
Accepted: May 21, 2025
Published online: September 6, 2025
Processing time: 188 Days and 21.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Clinicians should be aware of opioid toxicity in total knee arthroplasty patients. Cautions should be taken in the presence of kidney disorders. Tramadol and buprenorphine patches were commonly utilized in postoperative analgesia of knee arthroplasty. The combination of these drugs was not recommended and should be monitored for any adverse effects. It is better to use pre-emptive analgesia with minimum use of opioids.