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Investigating the comparative efficacy between LIA and epidural analgesia in TKA and THA

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May 2017

Investigating the comparative efficacy between LIA and epidural analgesia in TKA and THA

Vol: 6| Issue: 5| Number:6| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Comparison of local infiltration and epidural analgesia for postoperative pain control in total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Bosn J Basic Med Sci. 2016 Nov 10;16(4):239-246

Contributing Authors:
J Lu H. Wang H Yan J Cang Z Xue

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Nine randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis investigating the comparative analgesic efficacy and safety of local infiltration analgesia and epidural analgesia in total knee and total hip arthroplasty. When assessed in total knee arthroplasty, LIA demonstrated significantly lower pain at rest from 48-72hr postoperatively, significantly lower pain on movement at 48hr postop...

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