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Interscalene infusion of ropivacaine for pain relief following arthroscopic acromioplasty
May 2013
Interscalene infusion of ropivacaine for pain relief following arthroscopic acromioplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Interscalene versus subacromial continuous infusion of ropivacaine after arthroscopic acromioplasty: A randomized controlled trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2009 Jul-Aug;18(4):566-72. Epub 2009 Feb 11.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients undergoing arthroscopic acromioplasty were randomized to receive continuous catheter infusion with ropivacaine through either an interscalene or subacromial catheter site. This study evaluated the efficacy of two different catheter sites for local anesthetic infusion to provide pain relief following arthroscopic acromioplastty. The results from this study indicated that use of an inter...
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