Liposomal Bupivacaine in Ambulatory Hand Surgery
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Chronic Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 9, 2018 |
| End Date: | February 2019 |
This study is being done to evaluate pain management regimens following ambulatory hand
surgery. Improved pain control may be associated with decreased complications, decreased pain
scores, decreased opioid dependence, improved patient comfort and satisfaction, and reduced
healthcare costs. Liposomal bupivacaine is an FDA-approved local anesthetic. There will be
two groups. One group will receive liposomal bupivacaine. One group will not. The results
will be compared.
Patients will be over the age of 18 ambulatory hand surgery. Approximately 40 subjects will
participate in this study at LLU.
surgery. Improved pain control may be associated with decreased complications, decreased pain
scores, decreased opioid dependence, improved patient comfort and satisfaction, and reduced
healthcare costs. Liposomal bupivacaine is an FDA-approved local anesthetic. There will be
two groups. One group will receive liposomal bupivacaine. One group will not. The results
will be compared.
Patients will be over the age of 18 ambulatory hand surgery. Approximately 40 subjects will
participate in this study at LLU.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients 18 years of age and over undergoing ambulatory hand surgery involving soft
tissue and subfascial structures, including: CMC arthritis, flexor and extensor tendon
injury, symptomatic ganglia, hand and finger fractures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are unable to give informed consent to participate in this study
- Patients with a documented history of hypersensitivity reactions to local anesthetic
agents
- Patients with a diagnosis of chronic pain disorders such as fibromyalgia, chronic
migraine headaches, or psychiatric disorders other than depression or anxiety
- Patients who are currently pregnant
- Patients with impaired hepatic function
- Patients with underlying nerve damage or impairment
- Patients with renal impairment/failure
- Patients whose career/livelihood require a great deal of hand dexterity, in whom a
complication could cause a significant impact on life and career (ex: musician,
dentist)
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