
Single bupivacaine administration for pain reduction after iliac crest bone graft harvest

August 2014
Single bupivacaine administration for pain reduction after iliac crest bone graft harvest
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Bupivacaine for pain reduction after iliac crest bone graft harvest
Orthopedics. 2014 May 1;37(5):e428-34. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20140430-52.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion with posterior iliac crest bone graft were randomized to receive either a single administration of bupivacaine or placebo at the donor site. The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term pain management between the two groups. Results at 20 weeks indicated significantly lower pain (visual analogue scale; VAS) at rest scores in favour of patients...
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