Does Melatonin Improve Sleep Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Sleep impairment following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is common and may decrease patient satisfaction and recovery. Standardized postoperative recommendations for sleep disturbances have not been established. We aimed to assess whether melatonin use could promote healthy sleep and reduce sleep disturbance in the acute period following TKA.
Source: The Journal of Arthroplasty - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Proceedings of the Knee Society 2023 Source Type: research