Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3251792 | Journal of Orthopaedics | 2015 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundChondrolysis involves the breakdown of cartilage following arthroscopic surgery, most commonly affecting the glenohumeral joint.MethodsThis review summarises all clinical and laboratory studies regarding local anaesthetic (LA) and its association with chondrolysis. We identified 289 papers, 41 of which met our inclusion criteria and were included in the final review.ResultsBupivacaine, lidocaine, ropivacaine and levobupivacaine are all toxic to cartilage. Intra-articular infusions confer a greater toxicity to cartilage than single injections.ConclusionsIntra-articular LA pain pumps carry a high risk of chondrolysis and should be avoided. Further studies are indicated to assess long-term single exposure LA implications.
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Authors
Abhinav Gulihar, Shibby Robati, Haider Twaij, Alan Salih, Grahame J.S. Taylor,