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Safety and efficacy of IA bupivacaine for pain management after total joint arthroplasty
October 2016
Safety and efficacy of IA bupivacaine for pain management after total joint arthroplasty
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Intra-articular bupivacaine after joint arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo-controlled studies
BMJ Open. 2016 Jul 12;6(7):e011325Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
11 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis and systematic review to determine the efficacy and safety of intraarticular (IA) bupivacaine, when compared to a placebo, for pain relief after a total joint arthroplasty (TJA) procedure. The primary outcome was postoperative pain relief (n=8 RCTs) and the secondary outcome was narcotic consumption (n=9 RCTs). Findings indicated ...
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