A comparison of continuous interscalene block versus general anesthesia alone on the functional outcomes of the patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

ConclusionAlthough CISB significantly improved postoperative pain control and early (in the first 6  weeks) functional outcomes following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, there was no significant difference between the CISB group and CISB + GA group at 6 months.Level of evidenceLevel II, Randomized Controlled Trial, Treatment Study.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research