Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Sep 2019
Meta AnalysisEfficacy of liposomal bupivacaine in shoulder surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare the safety, efficacy, and opioid-sparing effect of liposomal bupivacaine (LB) vs. nonliposomal local anesthetic agents (NLAs) for postoperative analgesia after shoulder surgery. ⋯ LB is comparable to NLAs with respect to pain relief, the opioid-sparing effect, and adverse effects in the first 48 hours after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and total shoulder arthroplasty.