Joseph Kay

Joseph Kay is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the field of Anesthesia at McMaster University. His work focuses on clinical anesthesia and pain management, particularly in perioperative and postoperative settings.

Key research interests include:

• Analgesic interventions for orthopedic surgeries (total hip/knee arthroplasty)
• Opioid consumption reduction strategies
• Regional anesthesia techniques (e.g., saddle blocks, thoracic epidurals)
• Brachytherapy-related pain management
• Complementary medicine protocols (e.g., acupuncture trials)

His scholarly activity spans over two decades, with recent emphasis on clinical trials involving gabapentin and pregabalin in analgesic regimens. Notable publications include studies on post-discharge pain outcomes and multimodal analgesia efficacy.