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LA more beneficial than regional anesthesia in endoscopic carpal tunnel release
August 2013
LA more beneficial than regional anesthesia in endoscopic carpal tunnel release
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Local anaesthesia versus intravenous regional anaesthesia in endoscopic carpal tunnel release: a randomized controlled trial
J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2013 Jun;38(5):481-4. doi: 10.1177/1753193412453664. Epub 2012 Jul 3Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized to evaluate the differences in pain management in endoscopic carpal tunnel release with either local anaesthesia (LIA) or intravenous regional anaesthesia (IVRA). Pain scores were measured on a visual analog scale perioperatively up to 24 hours following surgery. Results indicated that pain was significantly lower with local anaesthesia immed...
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