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TKR: Periarticular injection of 0.25% bupivacaine reduces morphine consumption
August 2013
TKR: Periarticular injection of 0.25% bupivacaine reduces morphine consumption
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Periarticular Injection with Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain Control in Total Knee Replacement: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial
Adv Orthop. 2012;2012:107309. doi: 10.1155/2012/107309. Epub 2012 Oct 22Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 osteoarthritis patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive a periarticular injection of bupivacaine or saline prior to closure of the wound. Over the first 6 hours after surgery, patients in the bupivacaine group consumed significantly less morphine than the saline group. However, this difference was not significant between 6 and 96 hours after the operation. Th...
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