Comparing Exparel & Ropivacaine for Pain Relief in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Summary

The purpose of this prospective study is to examine the effect of two local anesthetics used in adductor canal blocks, with relation to pain, analgesic consumption, mobility, and pain related interference with activities and hospital length of stay. The two agents are bupivacaine and ropivacaine. The purpose of this trial is to examine the effect of these drugs being used in adductor canal blocks for pain relief, analgesic consumption, mobility, and pain related interference with activities and hospital length of stay.

Timeline

Start

2015-01

Primary completion

2016-06

Completion

2017-07

Drugs

Indications