Spencer S Liu, MD, Jeffrey M Richman, MD, Richard C Thirlby, MD, FACS , Christopher L Wu, MD

This meta-analysis is the first large scale, independent study that demonstrates the superiority of the pain relief therapy provided by ON-Q® as compared to narcotics (the current standard of care). Published in the highly-regarded and peer-reviewed Journal of American College of Surgeons (JACS), this review cites 44 studies and includes 2,141 patients across multiple surgical specialties. Only randomized controlled clinical trials (RCT) were included.

Validation

This study confirms the superiority of ON-Q therapy over narcotics for post-op pain relief

Large "N"

It's the largest study of its kind encompassing over two thousand patients across multiple surgical specialties

Objectivity

Conducted by an independent third-party and published in a peer-reviewed prestigious journal

• Significantly less narcotic use
• Reduction in length of stay averaging one day
• Significantly less pain
• Higher patient satisfaction levels
• Less PONV
• Lower infection rates than the control group
• No reported toxicity issues