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TKR: Local infiltration and epidural analgesia with FNB have similar discharge times
August 2013
TKR: Local infiltration and epidural analgesia with FNB have similar discharge times
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Analgesia after total knee replacement: local infiltration versus epidural combined with a femoral nerve blockade
Bone Joint J. 2013 May;95-B(5):629-35. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.95B5.30406Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients undergoing total knee replacement were randomized to receive either local infiltration analgesia or patient controlled epidural analgesia with femoral nerve blockade to compare them in terms of discharge time. Although the length of hospital stay and discharge time did not vary between the groups, secondary outcome measures of pain during walking/continuous passive movement and opioid ...
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