ISAKOS2017: LIA of harvest site in ACL reconstructionn reduces analgesic requirement postoperatively .
Local anaesthetic infiltration to the hamstring harvest site in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction reduce analgesic requirements - a randomized controlled trial
61 patients undergoing arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using a hamstring tendon autograft were randomized to undergo intraoperative local anesthetic infiltration at the graft harvest site or traditional local anesthetic. Postoperative pain and analgesic consumption were evaluated over the first 48 postoperative hours. There were no significant differences in postoperative pain, however, analgesic consumption was significantly lower in the group of patients that underwent anesthetic infiltration at the donor site. A significant reduction was also observed when evaluating opiate consumption only.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
