Key result
Ropivacaine spinal anesthesia demonstrated superior ambulation time and distance and quicker PACU transition compared with bupivacaine in 503 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
Why the study?
Does ropivacaine spinal anesthesia improve postoperative ambulation time and distance compared to bupivacaine in primary unilateral THA patients?
Population
503 primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients
Comparison
Ropivacaine spinal anesthesia vs Bupivacaine spinal anesthesia
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Ropivacaine was associated with earlier ambulation and faster PACU recovery after THA; leaves open practice change pending prospective confirmation.
Cohort (n=503)
Does ropivacaine spinal anesthesia improve postoperative ambulation time and distance compared to bupivacaine in primary unilateral THA patients?
Ropivacaine spinal anesthesia facilitates more rapid recovery and earlier ambulation compared to bupivacaine in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
Contino et al. (2021) conducted a cohort in Primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) (n=503). Ropivacaine spinal anesthesia vs. Bupivacaine spinal anesthesia was evaluated on Postoperative ambulation time and distance, post-anesthesia care unit transition time, and selective complications. Ropivacaine spinal anesthesia demonstrated superior ambulation time and distance and quicker PACU transition compared with bupivacaine in 503 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.
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