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Intra-articular injection of S(+)- ketamine does not reduce pain after TKA
August 2013
Intra-articular injection of S(+)- ketamine does not reduce pain after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Analgesic Efficacy of the Intra-articular Administration of S(+)- Ketamine in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2012 Sep;62(5):665-75. doi: 10.1016/S0034-7094(12)70165-4Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to one of three groups to examine the effects of S(+)- ketamine on postoperative pain. Patients were randomized to receive intra-articular injections of 0.25 mg.kg of S(+)- ketamine diluted in 20 mL of saline solution 0.9% (group A), 0.5 mg.kg of S(+)- ketamine diluted in 20 mL of saline solution 0.9% (group B), or 20 mL of intra...
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