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Intra-articular vs. Extra-Articular Bupivacaine Injection in Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy

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June 2023

Intra-articular vs. Extra-Articular Bupivacaine Injection in Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy

Vol: 303| Issue: 6| Number:17| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Efficacy of Intra-articular Versus Extra-articular Bupivacaine Injection in Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial.

Orthop J Sports Med. 2023 Apr 5;11(4): 23259671221147514.

Contributing Authors:
D Lindner R Gilat Y Smorgick E Avisar G Agar Y Beer

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Synopsis

40 patients undergoing a partial arthroscopic meniscectomy were randomized to receive an intra-articular injection of bupivacaine (n=20) or an extra-articular injection of bupivacaine (n=20). The primary outcome of interest was pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). In addition, additional analgesic use and narcotic consumption were recorded. Follow-up occurred within the first 48 hours post-operati...

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