Quality of Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair With Interscalene Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Interscalene Nerve Catheter.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interscalene nerve catheters have been proven to be effective in managing pain after rotator cuff repair (RCR) surgery. Liposomal bupivacaine is a newer approved therapy for use around the interscalene brachial plexus, but its analgesic efficacy has limited supporting data in various patient populations.

Purpose/hypothesis

The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of recovery after arthroscopic RCR in patients who received either single-injection interscalene liposomal bupivacaine or an interscalene peripheral nerve catheter. It was hypothesized that interscalene peripheral nerve catheters would provide more reliable analgesia and improved patient satisfaction 48 hours after surgery.

Study design

Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2.

Methods

SUBMITTER: Schoenherr JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706058 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature