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Comparing intraarticular levobupivacaine infusion vs. control for pain in TKA
January 2017
Comparing intraarticular levobupivacaine infusion vs. control for pain in TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Continuous intraarticular and periarticular levobupivacaine for management of pain relief after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized, double-blind pilot study
J Orthop. 2016 Sept;13(3):119-22Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
57 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to be treated postoperatively with either a 48-hour intra-articular infusion of levobupivacaine or control. The purpose of this study was to assess if IA levobupivacaine was effective for reducing postoperative pain and narcotic consumption. Data showed lower mean values for pain scores and narcotic consumption in the IA levobupivac...
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