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Local infusion analgesia using a double lumen catheter is safe and effective following TKA
April 2014
Local infusion analgesia using a double lumen catheter is safe and effective following TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Local infusion analgesia using intra-articular double lumen catheter after total knee arthroplasty: a double blinded randomized control study
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2013 Dec;21(12):2680-4. doi: 10.1007/s00167-012-2004-8. Epub 2012 Apr 11Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with knee osteoarthritis undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive post-operative administration of local infusion analgesia (LIA) or saline using a double lumen catheter. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this modified LIA for pain relief following TKA procedures. Results indicated that the modified LIA administ...
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