Interscalene nerve block with plain bupivacaine versus liposomal bupivacaine for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although single injections with anesthetics are commonly administered given their safety, their short-acting nature limits pain control. Liposomal bupivacaine represents a promising alternative to plain bupivacaine in interscalene nerve blocks. The goal of our study was to determine whether an interscalene block with liposomal bupivacaine provides superior analgesia and reduces opioid requirements compared to plain bupivacaine in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR).

Methods and materials

A single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial of patients undergoing ARCR was performed. Patients received a single-shot interscalene nerve block with plain bupivacaine or liposomal bupivacaine. Visual analog scale pain scores at rest and wit

SUBMITTER: Lee PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007854 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature