Intra-articular infiltration of bupivacaine in arthroscopic knee surgery: Dexamethasone versus magnesium sulfate as adjuncts - PubMed
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- #Arthroscopy
- #Analgesia
- #Postoperative Pain
- Study compares dexamethasone and magnesium sulfate as adjuncts to bupivacaine for postoperative pain in knee arthroscopy.
- 75 ASA I-II patients were divided into three groups: bupivacaine alone, bupivacaine with dexamethasone, and bupivacaine with magnesium sulfate.
- Morphine consumption was significantly lower in groups with dexamethasone and magnesium sulfate compared to bupivacaine alone.
- Postoperative pain scores (VAS) were lower in groups receiving dexamethasone or magnesium sulfate compared to the control group.
- Conclusion: Dexamethasone and magnesium sulfate improve postoperative analgesia when added to bupivacaine in knee arthroscopy.