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Szakiel P, Aksu N, Gruber MD, Zittel K, Stryder B, Argintar E. Reduced Opioid Use Among Patients Who Received Liposomal Bupivacaine Brachial Plexus Block for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. Cureus 2024; 16:e55516. [PMID: 38576629 PMCID: PMC10990875 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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Purpose This retrospective cohort explores the efficacy of regional shoulder blocks using Exparel™ in patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA)/reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) to reduce total opioid prescription, refills, and length of stay in the acute care setting. Methods Patients who underwent TSA/RSA by a single surgeon in a three-year period were evaluated. Patients in the case group received liposomal bupivacaine 1.3% brachial plexus block while the control group received ropivacaine 0.5% interscalene brachial plexus block. Outcomes of the study included the number of opioids taken, opioids prescribed, and length of hospital stay. Results Thirty-six patients underwent TSA/RSA between January 2017 and March 2020. Patients who received an Exparel brachial plexus block had decreased opioid use within the first 24 hours after surgery compared to the ropivacaine group, 9.00 ± 14.10 and 26.20 ± 24.8 morphine milligram equivalent (MME), respectively (p=0.0213). Patients who received an Exparel brachial plexus block had decreased opioid prescriptions over the entire postoperative follow-up, 411.00 ± 200.74 MME in the case group and 593.07 ± 297.57 MME in the control group (p=0.0314). Lastly, patients who received an Exparel brachial plexus block had a shorter length of hospital stay, 1.28 ± 0.91 days as compared to the control group's 2.15 ± 1.49 days (p=0.0451). Conclusion This study demonstrates a significant reduction in opioid prescribing and use in patients who receive Exparel brachial plexus nerve blocks compared to non-liposomal local anesthetics, as well as a significant reduction in the length of hospital stay. The data suggest that Exparel use may decrease the risks associated with opioid use while providing adequate analgesia in patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty.
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- Paulina Szakiel
- Orthopaedics, Georgetown School of Medicine, Washington, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Georgetown School of Medicine, Washington, USA
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- Surgery, Washington State University (WSU) Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Spokane, USA
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- Orthopaedics, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Georgetown School of Medicine, Washington, USA
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- Orthopaedics, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, USA
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Hannon CP, Fillingham YA, Spangehl MJ, Karas V, Kamath AF, Casambre FD, Verity TJ, Nelson N, Hamilton WG, Della Valle CJ. The Efficacy and Safety of Periarticular Injection in Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Direct Meta-Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1928-1938.e9. [PMID: 36162925 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Periarticular injection (PAI) is administered intraoperatively to help reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption after primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of PAI in primary TJA to support the combined clinical practice guidelines of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Hip Society, Knee Society, and American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. METHODS The MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched for studies published prior to March 2020 on PAI in TJA. All included studies underwent qualitative and quantitative homogeneity testing followed by a systematic review and direct comparison meta-analysis to assess the efficacy and safety of PAI. RESULTS Three thousand six hundred and ninety nine publications were critically appraised to provide 60 studies regarded as the best available evidence for an analysis. The meta-analysis showed that intraoperative PAI reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption. Adding ketorolac or a corticosteroid to a long-acting local anesthetic (eg, ropivacaine or bupivacaine) provides an additional benefit. There is no difference between liposomal bupivacaine and other nonliposomal long-acting local anesthetics. Morphine does not provide any additive benefit in postoperative pain and opioid consumption and may increase postoperative nausea and vomiting. There is insufficient evidence to draw conclusions on the use of epinephrine and clonidine. CONCLUSION Strong evidence supports the use of a PAI with a long-acting local anesthetic to reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption. Adding a corticosteroid and/or ketorolac to a long-acting local anesthetic further reduces postoperative pain and may reduce opioid consumption. Morphine has no additive effect and there is insufficient evidence on epinephrine and clonidine.
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- Charles P Hannon
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Clinical Quality and Value, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL
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- Department of Clinical Quality and Value, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL
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- Department of Clinical Quality and Value, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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Chaturvedi R, Tram J, Chakravarthy K. Reducing opioid usage in total knee arthroplasty postoperative pain management: a literature review and future directions. Pain Manag 2021; 12:105-116. [PMID: 34551582 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2020-0107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopedic surgery performed with a projected 3.5 million procedures to be done by 2030. Current postoperative pain management for TKA is insufficient, as it results in extensive opioid consumption and functional decline postoperatively. This study identifies the best practices for postoperative TKA pain management through a literature review of the last three years. Studies utilizing interventional techniques (local infiltration analgesia, nerve blocks) and pharmacologic options were reviewed on PubMed, Embase, Ovid Medline and Scopus. Primary outcomes analyzed were the effect of different analgesic approaches on pain reduction, opioid use reduction and improvements in functional mobility or quadriceps strength postoperatively. Additionally, this paper explores the use of cooled radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive therapy, for preoperative and postoperative TKA pain management.
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- Rahul Chaturvedi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Clinical Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine Administered by Infiltration or Peripheral Nerve Block to Treat Postoperative Pain. Anesthesiology 2021; 134:283-344. [PMID: 33372949 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000003630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The authors provide a comprehensive summary of all randomized, controlled trials (n = 76) involving the clinical administration of liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel; Pacira Pharmaceuticals, USA) to control postoperative pain that are currently published. When infiltrated surgically and compared with unencapsulated bupivacaine or ropivacaine, only 11% of trials (4 of 36) reported a clinically relevant and statistically significant improvement in the primary outcome favoring liposomal bupivacaine. Ninety-two percent of trials (11 of 12) suggested a peripheral nerve block with unencapsulated bupivacaine provides superior analgesia to infiltrated liposomal bupivacaine. Results were mixed for the 16 trials comparing liposomal and unencapsulated bupivacaine, both within peripheral nerve blocks. Overall, of the trials deemed at high risk for bias, 84% (16 of 19) reported statistically significant differences for their primary outcome measure(s) compared with only 14% (4 of 28) of those with a low risk of bias. The preponderance of evidence fails to support the routine use of liposomal bupivacaine over standard local anesthetics.
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Controversial Topics in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A 5-Year Update (Part 1). JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2020; 4:e1900047. [PMID: 32672726 PMCID: PMC7028773 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-19-00047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This review article examines updates to the literature during the past 5 years on numerous topics related to total knee arthroplasty which were felt to have ongoing controversy. These include the use of peripheral nerve blocks and local infiltrative analgesia, intrathecal morphine, patellar resurfacing, and bearing designs.
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Liu L, Yang Z, Lu K, Yi B, Yang Y. Liposomal Bupivacaine Single‐Injection Compared With Continuous Local Anesthetic Nerve Blocks for Painful Surgeries: A Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Trial Sequential Analysis. Pain Pract 2020; 21:88-99. [DOI: 10.1111/papr.12927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Lue Liu
- Department of Anesthesia Southwest HospitalArmy Military Medical University Chongqing China
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- Department of Anesthesia Southwest HospitalArmy Military Medical University Chongqing China
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- Department of Anesthesia Southwest HospitalArmy Military Medical University Chongqing China
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- Department of Anesthesia Southwest HospitalArmy Military Medical University Chongqing China
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- Department of Anesthesia Southwest HospitalArmy Military Medical University Chongqing China
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Bravin LN, Ernest EP, Dietz MJ, Frye BM. Liposomal Bupivacaine Offers No Benefit Over Ropivacaine for Multimodal Periarticular Injection in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthopedics 2020; 43:91-96. [PMID: 31881086 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20191223-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Local infiltration analgesia has become a mainstay of pain control for total knee arthroplasty. This study compared the efficacy and cost between periarticular injection cocktails containing liposomal bupivacaine vs ropivacaine. Two hundred forty-two primary total knee arthroplasties performed between September 2013 and January 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. All patients received similar pre-operative medications and a periarticular injection. The control group received 300 mg of ropivacaine, while the study group received liposomal bupivacaine. All patients received the same preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative adjunct medications. Visual analog scale pain scores, narcotic requirements, distance walked, range of motion, length of stay, Knee Society Scores, and need for manipulation under anesthesia were recorded. Mean visual analog scale pain score 23 to 32 hours postoperatively, mean visual analog scale pain score during the entire hospitalization, and length of stay were lower in the ropivacaine group compared with the liposomal bupivacaine group. Knee range of motion was higher at 2 weeks in the ropivacaine group. There were no statistically significant differences in the other outcome measures. The cost of ropivacaine was considerably lower than the cost of liposomal bupivacaine. Bupivacaine added to liposomal bupivacaine addressed the delayed onset of this medication and gave an accurately matched comparison with the ropivacaine cocktail. All outcomes tested with liposomal bupivacaine were either equivalent or inferior to those with ropivacaine. When used as a component of a periarticular injection cocktail, liposomal bupivacaine offers no advantages over ropivacaine and has a considerably higher cost. [Orthopedics. 2020; 43(2):91-96.].
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Liu Y, Zeng JF, Zeng Y, Wu YG, Bao XC, Shen B. Comprehensive Comparison of Liposomal Bupivacaine with Femoral Nerve Block for Pain Control Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Orthop Surg 2019; 11:943-953. [PMID: 31762223 PMCID: PMC6904643 DOI: 10.1111/os.12547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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To compare the efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) and femoral nerve block following total knee arthroplasty, we conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis. 11 trials with 2,908 patients were included in this study. The pooled data demonstrated that total morphine consumption equivalents during the hospital stay was significantly increased in FNB group. In addition, LB has significantly better outcome in view of the postoperative functional recovery, such as the odds of fall, the incidences of straight leg rise (SLR), the number of patients who can walk independently in the day of surgery,the ambulation distance at POD1, the number of patients discharged at POD1. Consistent with the faster functional recovery, liposomal bupivacaine shortens the length of hospital stay. However, there was no significant difference between LB and FNB in terms of Visual Analogue Score (VAS) during the hospital stay. All in all, liposomal bupivacaine has significantly better outcome in view of the postoperative functional recovery and the length of hospital stay compared with femoral nerve block following the total knee arthroplasty.
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- Yuan Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Ghosh A, Chatterji U. An evidence-based review of enhanced recovery after surgery in total knee replacement surgery. J Perioper Pract 2019; 29:281-290. [PMID: 30212288 DOI: 10.1177/1750458918791121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Rationale: Enhanced recovery after surgery is gaining popularity among orthopaedic surgeons across the globe and hence a strong evidence base had to be reviewed to make an evidence-based sustainable protocol.MethodsThe following databases, PubMed, OVID, Cochrane database and EMBASE were searched. The search was limited to 15 components of enhanced recovery after surgery programme which is divided into preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases. Inclusion criteria were restricted to articles published in English within the last 15 years and articles comprising of unicompartmental arthroplasty, revision knee arthroplasty, bilateral simultaneous knee arthroplasty and only hip arthroplasty excluded. The full texts were analysed and controversies and limitations of various studies were summarised.DiscussionEach component of the programme was thoroughly reviewed and strength and weaknesses of the evidence base summarised. The strength of the evidence was assessed by critically appraising the study methodology and justifying the appropriateness of the inclusion in enhanced recovery after surgery protocol.ConclusionEnhanced recovery after surgery has already been used successfully in various surgical specialities. Enhanced recovery after surgery programmes in knee arthroplasty are yet to be established as a universal practice to be adopted globally. This evidence-based review provides an insight into the best evidence linked to each component and their rationale for inclusion in the proposed enhanced recovery after surgery protocol.
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- Arijit Ghosh
- Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK
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Yayac M, Li WT, Ong AC, Courtney PM, Saxena A. The Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine Over Traditional Local Anesthetics in Periarticular Infiltration and Regional Anesthesia During Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:2166-2183. [PMID: 31178385 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.04.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Since its Food and Drug Administration approval in 2011 as a local anesthetic for postsurgical analgesia, liposomal bupivacaine (LB) has been incorporated into the periarticular injection (PAI) of many knee surgeons. The slow release of this medication from vesicles should significantly extend the duration of its analgesic effect, but current evidence has not clearly demonstrated this benefit. METHODS We systematically searched electronic databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, ScienceDirect, and Scopus, as well as the Journal of Arthroplasty web page for relevant articles. All calculations were made using Review Manager 5.3. RESULTS We identified 42 studies that compared LB to an alternate analgesic modality. Seventeen of these studies were controlled trials that were included in meta-analysis. Significant differences were seen in pain scores with LB over a peripheral nerve block (mean difference = 0.45, P = .02) and LB over a traditional PAI (standard mean difference = -0.08, P = .004). CONCLUSION While LB may offer a statistically significant benefit over a traditional PAI, the increase in pain control may not be clinically significant and it does not appear to offer a benefit in reducing opioid consumption. However, there is no standardization among current studies, as they vary greatly in design, infiltration technique, and outcome measurement, which precludes any reliable summarization of their results. Future independent studies using a standardized protocol are needed to provide clear unbiased evidence.
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- Michael Yayac
- Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Marino J, Scuderi G, Dowling O, Farquhar R, Freycinet B, Overdyk F. Periarticular Knee Injection With Liposomal Bupivacaine and Continuous Femoral Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:495-500. [PMID: 30583813 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.11.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Local periarticular infiltration (PAI) analgesia has emerged as an important component of multimodal approaches to treat total knee arthroplasty postoperative pain. Liposomal bupivacaine may provide prolonged analgesic duration when injected into the surrounding tissues. The purpose of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy and serum bupivacaine levels of a continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) with bupivacaine to PAI with liposomal bupivacaine. METHODS Sixty-five patients undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty were randomized into 2 groups: (1) CFNB and PAI with bupivacaine (CFNB group) or (2) PAI with bupivacaine:liposomal bupivacaine mixture at the end of surgery (LB group). The primary outcome was pain intensity at maximum knee flexion 24 hours following surgery. Secondary outcomes included pain intensities at rest and movement at timed intervals and serum bupivacaine levels. RESULTS Patients in the CFNB group experienced lower pain scores at maximum knee flexion at 24 hours (7.91; 95% confidence interval, 7.19-8.61) compared to the LB group (8.95; 95% confidence interval, 8.42-9.48; P = .02). The mean peak serum bupivacaine level in the LB group up to 72 hours was 0.55 μg/mL versus 1.4 μg/mL for CFNB group (P = .0008) with one patient in the CFNB group exceeding the reported minimum serum bupivacaine threshold for toxicity. CONCLUSION While similar pain control was observed on the day of surgery for both groups, patients with a CFNB experienced lower pain intensities during maximum knee flexion at 24 hours. Total serum concentrations in LB group remained below the toxicity threshold over the study period.
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- Joseph Marino
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zucker School of Medicine, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream, NY
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- Orthopedic Service Line, Northwell Health, New York, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zucker School of Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zucker School of Medicine, Northwell Health, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zucker School of Medicine, Northwell Health, Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, Valley Stream NY
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Trident Anesthesiology Group, Charleston, SC
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Zachwieja E, Perez J, Hardaker WM, Levine B, Sheth N. Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Stiffness After Total Knee Arthroplasty. JBJS Rev 2018; 6:e2. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.17.00113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Zhang X, Yang Q, Zhang Z. The efficiency and safety of local liposomal bupivacaine infiltration for pain control in total hip arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e8433. [PMID: 29245214 PMCID: PMC5728829 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficiency and safety of local liposomal bupivacaine infiltration and traditional cocktail analgesia for pain management in total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS PubMed, Embase, Web of science, Medline, and Cochrane library databases were systematically searched. INCLUSION CRITERIA Participants: patients planned for a THA with a diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis. INTERVENTIONS liposomal bupivacaine was administrated in the experimental groups for pain control. Comparisons: the control groups received local infiltration of traditional analgesics. OUTCOMES pain scores, opioids consumption, and postoperative complications among the patients. STUDY DESIGN randomized control trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs. Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies scale was used to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. Meta-analysis was conducted by Stata 11.0 software. Systematic review registration number is CRD42017120981. RESULTS Four articles involving 308 participants were included. Current meta-analysis revealed that there were significant differences regarding postoperative pain score at 12 hours (standard mean difference [SMD] = -0.496, 95% CI: -0.717 to -0.275, P = .000), 24 hours (SMD = -0.537, 95% CI: -0.760 to -0.313, P = .000), and 48 hours (SMD = -0.802, 95% CI: -1.029 to -0.576, P = .000). Liposomal bupivacaine intervention was found to significantly decrease opioid consumption at 12 hours (SMD = -0.544, 95% CI: -0.766 to -0.323, P = .000), 24 hours (SMD = -0.357, 95% CI: -0.577 to -0.138, P = .001), and 48 hours (SMD = -0.370, 95% CI: -0.589 to -0.151, P = .001). CONCLUSION Local liposomal bupivacaine infiltration could significantly reduce visual analogue scale (VAS) scores and opioid consumption within the first 48 hours following THA surgery. In addition, there was a decreased risk of nausea and vomiting in liposomal bupivacaine groups. The overall evidence level was low, which means that further research is likely to significantly alter confidence levels in the effect, as well as potentially changing the estimates. In any subsequent research, further studies should focus on the optimal dose of local anesthetics and the potential adverse side effects. In addition, surgeries that can improve pain relief and enable faster rehabilitation and earlier discharges should also be explored. Several potential limitations of this study should be noted. Four articles are included and the sample size in each trial is small. Some important outcome parameters such as range of motion were not fully described and could not be included in the meta-analysis. All included studies were retrospectives which may decrease evidence levels for the meta-analysis. The evidence quality for each outcome was low which may influence the results of the meta-analysis. Short-term follow-ups may lead to the underestimation of complications, such as neurotoxicity and cardiotoxicity. Publication bias is an inherent weakness that exists in all meta-analyses.
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Wang Z, Shen X. The efficacy of combined intra-articular and intravenous tranexamic acid for blood loss in primary total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e8123. [PMID: 29049195 PMCID: PMC5662361 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This meta-analysis aimed to illustrate the efficacy and safety of combined topical and intravenous (IV) tranexamic acid (TXA) for blood loss control in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. METHODS In April 2017, a systematic computer-based search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google database. Data on patients prepared for TKA surgery in studies that compared combined topical and IV TXA versus placebo, topical, or IV TXA alone were retrieved. The primary endpoint was the need for transfusion, total blood loss, hemoglobin drop, and the occurrence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and the infection. After testing for publication bias and heterogeneity between studies, data were aggregated for random-effects models when necessary. RESULTS Seven clinical studies were ultimately included in the meta-analysis. Compared with IV TXA and control group, combined TXA was associated with less need for transfusion, blood loss, and hemoglobin drop (P < .05). There was no significant difference between the combined TXA and topical TXA in terms of the need for transfusion, total blood loss, and hemoglobin drop (P > .05). There was no significant difference between the complications (DVT, PE, and infection) between the combined TXA, IV TXA, topical TXA, and control group. CONCLUSIONS Current meta-analysis suggests that the combined IV and topical TXA was superior than IV TXA or control group. There is still need for more studies to identify whether combined TXA was superior than topical TXA alone.
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- Zhao Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Jingjiang People's Hospital, Jingjiang
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- Department of Orthopedics, Yancheng City No. 1 People's Hospital, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China
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Yang L, Du S, Sun Y. Intravenous acetaminophen as an adjunct to multimodal analgesia after total knee and hip arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2017; 47:135-146. [PMID: 28919091 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2017.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Revised: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND This meta-analysis aimed to perform a meta-analysis to investigate the impact of additional intravenous acetaminophen for pain management after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). METHODS We conducted electronic searches of Medline (1966-2017.07), PubMed (1966-2017.07), Embase (1980-2017.07), ScienceDirect (1985-2017.07) and the Cochrane Library. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs were included. The quality assessments were performed according to the Cochrane systematic review method. The primary outcomes were postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 11.0 software. RESULTS A total of four studies were retrieved involving 865 participants. The present meta-analysis indicated that there were significant differences between groups in terms of pain scores at POD 1 (WMD = -0.954, 95% CI: -1.204 to -0.703, P = 0.000), POD 2 (WMD = -1.072, 95% CI: -2.072 to -0.073, P = 0.000), and POD 3 (WMD = -0.883, 95% CI: -1.142 to -0.624, P = 0.000). Significant differences were found regarding opioid consumption at POD 1 (WMD = -3.144, 95% CI: -4.142 to -2.146, P = 0.000), POD 2 (WMD = -5.665, 95% CI: -7.383 to -3.947, P = 0.000), and POD 3 (WMD = -3.563, 95% CI: -6.136 to -0.991, P = 0.007). CONCLUSION Additional intravenous acetaminophen to multimodal analgesia could significantly reduce pain and opioid consumption after total joint arthroplasty with fewer adverse effects. Higher quality RCTs are required for further research.
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- Liqing Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Central Hospital of Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110024, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang 110004, China
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Cao X, Pan F. Comparison of liposomal bupivacaine infiltration versus interscalene nerve block for pain control in total shoulder arthroplasty: A meta-analysis of randomized control trails. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e8079. [PMID: 28953626 PMCID: PMC5626269 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficiency and safety of liposomal bupivacaine infiltration and interscalene nerve block for pain control after total shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS A systematic search was performed in Medline (1966 to May 2017), PubMed (1966 to May 2017), Embase (1980 to May 2017), ScienceDirect (1985 to May 2017) and the Cochrane Library. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included. Reported surgical outcomes, including visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, opioid consumption, length of stay, and postoperative adverse effects including the risk of nausea and vomiting. Meta-analysis was performed using Stata 11.0 software. RESULTS Four RCTs including 510 patients met the inclusion criteria. The present meta-analysis indicated that there were no significant differences between groups in terms of VAS score at 12 hours (standard mean difference [SMD] = 0.272, 95% CI: -0.150 to 0.695, P = .207), 24 hours (SMD = -0.056, 95% CI: -0.458 to 0.346, P = 0.785), and 48 hours (SMD = 0.183, 95% CI: -0.148 to 0.513, P = .278). Liposomal bupivacaine infiltration groups required an equivalent amount of opioids at postoperative 12 hours (SMD = -0.039, 95% CI: -0.222 to 0.143, P = .672), 24 hours (SMD = 0.046, 95% CI: -0.136 to 0.228, P = .618) and 48 hours (SMD = -0.025, 95% CI: -0.207 to 0.157, P = .785). CONCLUSION Liposomal bupivacaine infiltration provides equivalent postoperative pain control compared with interscalene nerve block following total shoulder arthroplasty. Both of them can reduce the consumption of opioids without severe adverse effects. More high-quality RCTs with long follow-up period are necessary for proper comparisons of the efficacy and safety of liposomal bupivacaine infiltration with interscalene nerve block.
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- Xiuling Cao
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Yan Z, Chen Z, Ma C. Liposomal bupivacaine versus interscalene nerve block for pain control after shoulder arthroplasty: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7226. [PMID: 28682872 PMCID: PMC5502145 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pain control after total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) can be challenging. Liposomal bupivacaine and interscalene nerve block are 2 common pain control protocol for TSA patients. However, whether liposomal bupivacaine was superior than interscalene nerve block was unknown. This meta-analysis aimed to illustrate the efficacy liposomal bupivacaine versus interscalene nerve block for pain control in patients undergoing TSA. METHODS In May 2017, a systematic computer-based search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google database. Data on patients prepared for TSA in studies that compared liposomal bupivacaine versus interscalene nerve block were retrieved. The endpoints were the visual analogue scale (VAS) at 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, and 2 weeks, total morphine consumption at 24 hours, and the length of hospital stay. Software of Stata 12.0 was used for pooling the final outcomes. RESULTS Five clinical studies with 573 patients (liposomal bupivacaine group = 239, interscalene nerve block group = 334) were ultimately included in the meta-analysis. There was no significant difference between the VAS at 4 hours, 8 hours, and 2 weeks between liposomal bupivacaine group and interscalene nerve block group (P > .05). Compared with interscalene nerve block group, liposomal bupivacaine was associated with a reduction of VAS score at 12 hours, 24 hours by appropriately 3.31 points and 6.42 points respectively on a 100-point VAS. Furthermore, liposomal bupivacaine was associated with a significantly reduction of the length of hospital stay by appropriately by 0.16 days compared with interscalene nerve block group. CONCLUSION Current meta-analysis indicates that compared with interscalene nerve block, liposomal bupivacaine had comparative effectiveness on reducing both pain scores and the length of hospital stay. However, studies with more patients and better-designed methods are needed to establish the optimal regimen and the safety of liposomal bupivacaine in TSA patients.
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Ma TT, Wang YH, Jiang YF, Peng CB, Yan C, Liu ZG, Xu WX. Liposomal bupivacaine versus traditional bupivacaine for pain control after total hip arthroplasty: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2017; 96:e7190. [PMID: 28640101 PMCID: PMC5484209 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000007190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the past, the efficacy of local infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine for total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients was in debate. Therefore, this meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether local infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine provides better pain relief after THA. METHODS We searched Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases to the April 2017. Any studies comparing liposomal bupivacaine and traditional bupivacaine were included in our meta-analysis. The outcomes included visual analog scale (VAS) at 24, 48, and 72 hours, total morphine consumption at 24 hours, and the length of hospital stay. We assessed the pooled data using a random-effect model. RESULTS Six studies were finally included in this meta-analysis. Our pooled data analysis demonstrated that liposomal bupivacaine was more effective than the traditional bupivacaine in terms of VAS at 24 hours (P = .018) and the length of hospital stay (P = .000). There was no significant difference in terms of the VAS at 48 and 72 hours and total morphine consumption at 24 hours (P >.05). CONCLUSION Compared with the traditional bupivacaine, liposomal bupivacaine shows better pain control at 24 hours and reduces the length of hospital stay after THA. Its economic costs must be assessed in multimodal center randomized controlled trials when being recommended as a long-acting alternative analgesic agent for a THA patient.
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- Department of Pain Management, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Pain Management, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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