Local infiltration anesthesia versus epidural analgesia for postoperative pain control in total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) versus epidural analgesia (EPA) for postoperative pain control in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods

In December 2017, a systematic computer-based search was conducted in Pubmed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. RCTs of patients prepared for spine surgery that compared LIA versus EPA for postoperative pain control in TKA were retrieved. The primary endpoint was the VAS score with rest or mobilization at 12, 24 and 48, and 72 h. The secondary outcomes were the range of motion, the length of stay, and the occurrence of infection and nausea. After testing for public

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5956819 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature