Weekend Arthroplasty: A Longer Inpatient Stay?

Gibbs, Dmr; Tafazal, S; Handley, Robert; Newey, M

doi:10.1308/147363512x1331131419546

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“…9,12,24,25,[28][29][30] Length of stay following TKR is dependent on many factors, including pre-operative haemoglobin, age, American Society of Anesthesiologists grading 37 and gender. 38 At present there is no conclusive evidence that local infiltration reduces hospital stay.…”

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The local infiltration of analgesia following total knee replacement

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Esler

2012

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume

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Controversy remains regarding the optimal post-operative analgesic regimen following total knee replacement. A delicate balance is required between the provision of adequate pain relief and early mobilisation. By reviewing 29 randomised trials we sought to establish whether local infiltration of analgesia directly into the knee during surgery provides better pain relief and a more rapid rehabilitation. Although we were able to conclude that local infiltration can provide improved post-operative pain relief, and to suggest the most promising technique of administration, there is no evidence that it reduces hospital stay.

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