Courtney Shaver
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Courtney Shaver is a clinical researcher focused on optimizing perioperative pain management in orthopedic surgery, particularly total knee arthroplasty. Her work addresses the critical question of how the timing of regional anesthesia—specifically adductor canal blocks—affects patient recovery and opioid consumption. In her highly cited 2023 study, Shaver investigated whether administering an adductor canal block in the operating room immediately after surgery, rather than delaying it, could reduce oral morphine milligram equivalent use during the initial postanesthesia care unit recovery phase. This research contributes directly to the growing effort to minimize opioid exposure in surgical patients while maintaining effective pain control. Though early in her career, Shaver’s work has already garnered attention, with her most-cited paper accumulating 2 citations and establishing a foundation for future studies on block timing protocols. Her findings offer practical insights for anesthesiologists and orthopedic surgeons seeking evidence-based strategies to enhance recovery after joint replacement, making her a promising voice in the field of regional anesthesia and acute pain management.
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