Lidocaine vs Lidocaine and Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain After Carpal Tunnel Release
Lidocaine vs Lidocaine and Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain After Carpal Tunnel Release
Does Addition of a Longer Acting Local Anesthetic Improve Postoperative Pain After Carpal Tunnel Release? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Hand Surg Am . 2024 Oct;49(10):1000-1006.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred thirty-nine patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing carpal tunnel release were randomized to receive either lidocaine alone (n=67) or a combination of lidocaine and bupivacaine (n=72). The primary outcome was postoperative pain severity measured over 72 hours. Secondary outcomes included time to first analgesic use, quantity of analgesics consumed, and duration of postoperative...
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