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Bupivacaine-Lidocaine-Dexamethasone vs Bupivacaine for Motor Recovery in Distal Radius Surgery
August 2025
Bupivacaine-Lidocaine-Dexamethasone vs Bupivacaine for Motor Recovery in Distal Radius Surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison between bupivacaine-lidocaine, dexamethasone mixture and bupivacaine alone for motor recovery after axillary brachial plexus block in distal radius surgery: A prospective randomized trial.
PLoS One . 2025 Apr 7;20(4):e0321087.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy patients with acute closed distal radius fractures scheduled for open reduction and internal fixation under axillary brachial plexus block were randomized to receive either a mixture of 1.2% lidocaine, 0.2% bupivacaine, and 5 mg dexamethasone (n=35) or 0.5% bupivacaine with saline (n=35). The primary outcome was motor block duration. Secondary outcomes included sensory block duration, time...
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