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The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of pre-emptive infiltration of DEX combined with local anaesthetic (2% lignocaine with adrenaline) in managing post-operative pain in maxillofacial trauma patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation procedures, as compared to pre-emptive infiltration of placebo (saline) with the same local anaesthetic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty-two participants of maxillofacial trauma with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of more than 4 were included in this double-blinded randomised controlled trial. Group DL (Dexmedetomidine with local anaesthetic) received dexmedetomidine (DEX) with local anaesthesia while group PL (placebo with local anaesthetic) received placebo with local anaesthesia. Participants were evaluated for the time taken for the first rescue analgesic, total doses of fentanyl taken by the patient in the first 24 h, post-operative pain (VAS) at 6, 12, 16 and 24 h, post-operative side effects and analysed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The DL group had a significantly longer time to first rescue analgesic compared to the PL group. Surgeons in the DL group reported higher satisfaction and better surgical field visibility. Post-operative VAS scores were lower in the DL group at 6 and 12 h, with a median score of 1 at 16 and 24 h.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Pre-emptive DEX infiltration is effective in reducing post-operative pain and opioid consumption in maxillofacial trauma cases undergoing open reduction and internal fixation. 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