Michael R. Fettiplace
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Dr. Michael R. Fettiplace is a clinician-researcher whose work centers on perioperative pain management and regional anesthesia, with a particular focus on optimizing recovery after major orthopedic surgery. His most cited study, "Early versus delayed postoperative adductor canal block in total knee arthroplasty," investigates the timing of nerve blocks to reduce opioid consumption following total knee replacement. This work addresses a critical clinical question: whether administering an adductor canal block in the operating room, rather than delaying it, can lower oral morphine milligram equivalents during early recovery. By demonstrating that early intervention may improve pain control and reduce reliance on systemic opioids, Dr. Fettiplace contributes to the growing movement toward opioid-sparing anesthesia protocols. His research has direct implications for enhancing patient comfort, shortening recovery times, and mitigating the risks of opioid-related side effects in the postanesthesia care unit. Though early in his career, his focused contributions to regional anesthesia and postoperative analgesia are shaping evidence-based practices that prioritize both efficacy and safety in surgical recovery.
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