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Liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative pain management after distal radius fixation
July 2018
Liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative pain management after distal radius fixation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Versus Bupivacaine Liposome for Pain Management After Distal Radius Fracture Repair Surgery
J Hand Surg Am. 2017 Dec;42(12):1003-1008Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
41 patients scheduled for volar plate fixation of a distal radius fracture were randomized to two different methods for postoperative analgesia. In one group, patients were administered a pre-incision injection of bupivacaine, and then an injection of liposomal bupivacaine at the end of the procedure. In the other group, patients were administered a pre-incision injection of bupivacaine only. Pati...
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