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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Liposomal bupivacaine is an extended-release local anesthetic.
  • Its use as an adjunct for perioperative pain management in total knee replacement (TKR) is under investigation.
  • Optimizing pain control and recovery after TKR is a significant clinical goal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if wound infiltration with liposomal bupivacaine during TKR shortens length of stay (LOS) compared to standard bupivacaine.
  • To assess the impact of liposomal bupivacaine on pain control, patient function, and complications post-TKR.
  • To determine the cost-effectiveness of liposomal bupivacaine versus standard bupivacaine in TKR.

Main Methods:

  • A single-blind, prospective study randomized 195 TKR patients into three groups.
  • Group 1: Bupivacaine wound infiltration + spinal anesthetic with narcotic.
  • Group 2: Liposomal bupivacaine wound infiltration + spinal anesthetic without narcotic.
  • Group 3: Bupivacaine wound infiltration + spinal anesthetic without narcotic.

Main Results:

  • A trend towards decreased LOS was observed in the liposomal bupivacaine group (1.83 days) but was not statistically significant (p=0.37).
  • No significant differences in patient-reported pain scores were found between the groups.
  • Higher daily narcotic usage (morphine equivalents) was noted in the liposomal bupivacaine group (77.2) compared to controls (p=0.025).
  • Nausea/vomiting and pruritus incidence varied, with higher rates in groups receiving spinal narcotics.

Conclusions:

  • Liposomal bupivacaine did not demonstrate a statistically significant reduction in length of stay or improvement in pain management for TKR.
  • The increased cost of liposomal bupivacaine cannot be justified based on these findings for TKR perioperative pain management.
  • Further research may explore alternative applications or formulations for liposomal bupivacaine in orthopedic surgery.