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Patient controlled analgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
August 2013
Patient controlled analgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Patient-controlled analgesia after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: subacromial catheter versus intravenous injection
Am J Sports Med. 2007 Jan;35(1):75-9. Epub 2006 Aug 21.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears, undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, were divided into two groups to examine the postoperative effects of subacromial infusion versus intravenous injection of analgesic. Patients were randomized to either receive subacromial infusion of 0.5% bupivacaine or intravenous injection of fentanyl and ketorolac tromethamine. Results according to...
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