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2022 Nov


Orthop J Sports Med


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

Authors

Schoenherr JW, Gonzalez M, Serrano R, Park M, Lee Z, Cobb K, Howard C, Flynn D, Li Q, Grant S, Bullard T
Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Nov; 10(11):23259671221134819.
PMID: 36458106.

Abstract

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.