Intraarticular levobupivacaine or bupivacaine administration decreases pain scores and provides a better recovery after total knee arthroplasty

Bengisun, Zuleyha; Salviz, Emine; Darcin, Kamil; Suer, Hikmet; Ates, Yesim

doi:10.1007/s00540-010-0970-x

Intraarticular levobupivacaine or bupivacaine administration decreases pain scores and provides a better recovery after total knee arthroplasty

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Bengisun Z. K., Salviz E. A., Darcin K., Suer H., Ates Y.

JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA, vol.24, no.5, pp.694-699, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 24 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1007/s00540-010-0970-x
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIA
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.694-699
Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The aim of this prospective randomized blinded controlled study was to compare the efficacy of the two local anesthetics, intraarticular bupivacaine and levobupivacaine administration, versus control for postoperative pain control and functional recovery. Length of hospital stay, opioid consumption, and the side effects of opioids were also evaluated.