Infraclavicular nerve block reduces postoperative pain after distal radial fracture fixation: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is unclear whether regional anesthesia with infraclavicular nerve block or general anesthesia provides better postoperative analgesia after distal radial fracture fixation, especially when combined with regular postoperative analgesic medications. The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative analgesic effects of regional versus general anesthesia.

Methods

In this prospective, observer blinded, randomized controlled trial, 52 patients undergoing distal radial fracture fixation received either general anesthesia (n = 26) or regional anesthesia (infraclavicular nerve block, n = 26). Numerical rating scale pain scores, analgesic consumption, patient satisfaction, adverse effects, upper limb functional scores (Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation, QuickDASH), he

SUBMITTER: Wong SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7254671 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature