Paired t test analyzing medication use on postoperative days 0–14 for oral opioid, oral anti-inflammatory and acetaminophen for single-bundle and double-bundle operations
| Medication | Group; mean ± SD | Mean difference† (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-bundle | Double-bundle | |||
| Oral opioids* | 2.8 ± 2.0 | 3.5 ± 2.5 | −0.66 (−1.14 to −0.18) | 0.011 |
| Oral NSAID | 1.5 ± 0.5 | 1.6 ± 0.6 | −0.09 (−0.22 to 0.03) | 0.14 |
| Acetaminophen | 0.3 ± 0.1 | 0.8 ± 0.5 | −0.47 (−0.69 to −0.24) | < 0.001 |
CI = confidence interval; NSAID = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory; SD = standard deviation.
↵* Opioid pills included Percocet (oxycodone 5 mg + acetaminophen 325 mg), Tramacet (tramadol 37.5 mg + acetaminophen 325 mg) and Tylenol No. 3 (codeine phosphate 30 mg + caffeine 15 mg + acetaminophen 300 mg).
↵† Single-bundle minus double-bundle.