Axillary block and local anesthesia for postoperative pain control after elbow arthroscopy: A randomized controlled trial

UMIN ID: UMIN000002275

Registered date:01/08/2009

Basic Information

• Recruitment status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Health condition(s) or Problem(s) studied: Elbow disorders for which elbow arthroscopic surgery is indicated
• Date of first enrollment: 2009/09/01
• Target sample size: 40
• Countries of recruitment: Japan
• Study type: Interventional

Intervention(s)

The axillary block is performed with use of an 18G insulated Tuohy needle connected to a nerve stimulator. After the stimulating introducing needle is properly positioned, 20ml of 0.375% ropivacaine is injected. This is followed by general anesthesia.
After general anesthesia, total 10ml of epinephrine added 1% lidocaine is administered to portal skin incisions.

Outcome(s)

• Primary Outcome: Scores on a visual analog pain scale administered postoperative 24 hours
• Secondary Outcome: Scores on a visual analog pain scale at rest and during physiotherapy, sensory and motor blockade, complications, and patient satisfaction.

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

• Age minimum: 20years-old
• Age maximum: Not applicable
• Gender: Male and Female
• Exclude criteria: allergy to local anesthetics peripheral neuropathy except entrapment neuropathy proven opioid dependency dementia

Related Information

• Primary Sponsor: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sappro Medical University
• Source(s) of Monetary Support: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University