Local Infiltration Analgesia (LIA) With Ropivacaine, Ketorolac and Epinephrine Intra- and Postoperatively in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty

NCT00653926 NA COMPLETED

The primary aim of this study is to evaluate if intra- and postoperative administration of ropivacaine, ketorolac and epinephrine into the operating field would affect hospital stay. Secondary end-points are morphine consumption, pain intensity and side effects. In an attempt to assess the safety of this technique, knee function and patient satisfaction scores are assessed up to 6 months after surgery.

Details

Lead sponsor	Region Örebro County
Phase	NA
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	40
Start date	2005-09
Completion	2007-09

Conditions

• Postoperative Pain

Interventions

• ropivacaine, ketorelac and epinephrine
• saline

Primary outcomes

• The primary aim of this study was to evaluate if intra- and postoperative administration of ropivacaine, ketorolac and epinephrine into the operating field would affect hospital stay. — April, 2007

Countries

Sweden