Foot Osteoarthritis: Considering Oral Tramadol for Pain Relief
Clinical Scenario
This protocol addresses pain management in foot osteoarthritis where an oral analgesic approach has been selected. The treatment involves an orally administered option from the opioid analgesic class.
Treatment Approach
The regimen involves oral tramadol. Guidelines note this agent may be appropriate in select circumstances — the complete structured protocol specifies when and how it applies.
Full dosing, sequencing, and eligibility criteria available in the protocol →
References
- Opioids, including tramadol, are generally not recommended, though guidelines did acknowledge that in some cases, such as in instances of contraindications, intolerance to, or inadequate response to NSAIDs, tramadol can be considered for pain relief in the absence of other viable options.
DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2022.03.009.
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