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Periarticular analgesic cocktail injection effective in reducing pain after TKA
July 2013
Periarticular analgesic cocktail injection effective in reducing pain after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy of periarticular injection of bupivacaine, fentanyl, and methylprednisolone in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective, randomized trial
J Arthroplasty. 2010 Sep;25(6):851-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with bilateral knee OA, scheduled for a simultaneous bilateral total knee replacement, were randomized to receive preoperative periarticular injection of bupivacaine, fentanyl, and methylprednisolone in one of the knees. It was observed that the side in which injections of analgesic cocktail was given, the patients experienced lesser pain and improved functional outcomes in the post-op...
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