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Knee arthroscopy using local anesthesia.

J Hultin1, P Hamberg, A Stenström

  • 1Clinic Kärnan, Helsingborg, Sweden.

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|January 1, 1992
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Local anesthesia is a feasible option for arthroscopy and arthroscopic surgery. This approach, using mepivacaine with adrenaline, proved safe and effective in most patients, with minimal complications observed during the study.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
  • Local anesthesia offers potential benefits for patient comfort and recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of performing arthroscopy and arthroscopic surgery under local anesthesia.
  • To determine the efficacy of mepivacaine with adrenaline for joint anesthesia in arthroscopic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy patients underwent arthroscopy with local anesthesia using mepivacaine and adrenaline.
  • Forty-nine patients proceeded to arthroscopic surgery.
  • A 20-minute waiting period post-anesthetic injection was implemented for optimal medial joint anesthesia.

Main Results:

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  • The study confirmed the feasibility of both diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy under local anesthesia.
  • Few complications were reported among the patient cohort.
  • Successful anesthesia of the medial joint was achieved after the recommended waiting period.

Conclusions:

  • Local anesthesia is a viable and safe option for the majority of patients undergoing arthroscopic procedures.
  • The findings support the use of mepivacaine with adrenaline for effective local anesthesia in arthroscopy.
  • Optimizing anesthetic waiting times is crucial for successful medial joint anesthesia during arthroscopic surgery.