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Liposomal bupivacaine infiltration associated with lower pain and narcotic use after RC repair
July 2019
Liposomal bupivacaine infiltration associated with lower pain and narcotic use after RC repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Liposomal bupivacaine reduces opiate consumption after rotator cuff repair in a randomized controlled trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 May;28(5):819-827. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2019.01.008Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
55 patients scheduled for arthroscopic repair of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear were randomized to a multimodal analgesia regimen with or without the addition of intraoperative liposomal bupivacaine infiltration. Patients were assessed for daily pain scores and narcotic consumption over the first 5 days after surgery. Results demonstrated significantly lower pain scores for the first 2 days po...
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