International journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis
Liposomal bupivacaine versus interscalene nerve block for pain control after total shoulder arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
To illustrate the efficacy liposomal bupivacaine versus interscalene nerve block for pain management after total shoulder arthroplasty. ⋯ Compared with interscalene nerve block, liposomal bupivacaine had comparative effectiveness on reducing both pain scores and opioid consumption. Higher quality RCTs are required for further research.