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Hematoma Block After Intramedullary Rod Fixation of Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Randomized Trial
October 2023
Hematoma Block After Intramedullary Rod Fixation of Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Randomized Trial
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of Hematoma Block After Intramedullary Rod Fixation of Femoral Shaft Fractures: A Prospective, Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Orthop Trauma. 2023 Sep 1;37(9):429-432.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
94 patients with acute femoral shaft fractures scheduled for intramedullary rod fixation were randomized to receive a hematoma block injection (n=47) or a placebo injection (n=47). The primary outcome of interest was pain intensity, measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The secondary outcome of interest was opioid consumption in morphine milligram equivalents (MME). Outcomes were assessed in...
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