Intra- Versus Extraarticular Injection of Ropivacaine in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the optimal site for application of local anesthetics in total knee arthroplasty surgery. The hypothesis is, that improved pain relief is obtained when administering local anesthetics in the tissues sourrounding the knee joint compared to the knee joint itself.

Timeline

Start

2008-01

Primary completion

2008-07

Completion

2008-07

Drugs

Indications