Effect of intraoperative music on quality of recovery after arthroscopic knee surgery: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial | Synapse
April 12, 2026Open Access
Effect of intraoperative music on quality of recovery after arthroscopic knee surgery: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial
Key Points
The aim is to assess the impact of intraoperative music on recovery quality in patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
Patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery were randomly assigned to music or control group
Quality of recovery measured using the QoR-40 score and PONV assessments
Intraoperative music improved physical comfort during recovery
Music reduced postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)
No significant change in total QoR-40 score observed
Abstract
In patients undergoing arthroscopic surgery, intraoperative music was associated with improvements in physical comfort and PONV, despite no significant difference in the total QoR-40 score.