Pain management before hip and knee replacement surgery

The trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual interventions in managing pre-surgical pain and improving overall well-being. Participants will receive remote access to guided pain management strategies and educational resources, tailored to their specific needs. The program seeks to reduce pain levels, enhance physical function, and improve outcomes, ultimately optimising surgical readiness and recovery. Eligible individuals will benefit from personalised support while contributing to advancing telehealth solutions in orthopaedic care. 

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

• aged ≥18 years
• awaiting elective unilateral or bilateral hip or knee replacement
• speak and read English
• use prescription opioid analgesics at least 4 days a week (e.g. codeine, oxycodone, tapentadol, -tramadol, morphine)
• have access to internet or telephone.
  

If you are interested in assisting with this important and exciting area of research, please contact the study facilitator: 

Associate Professor Jonathan Penm
jonathan.penm@sydney.edu.au

Human ethics committee approval number: 2023/ETH01042