Intra- Versus Extraarticular Injection of Ropivacaine in Total Knee Arthroplasty

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2008-07-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

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.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital
• Treatments: Ropivacaine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• eligible for elective total knee arthroplasty

• able to speak and understand Danish

• able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• alocohol or medical abuse

• allergies to local anesthetics

• age < 18 yrs.

• intolerance to opioids