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Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 12/2019

07.08.2019 | Trauma Surgery

Regional anaesthesia for surgical repair of proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and critical appraisal

verfasst von: Jorien Iliaens, Willem-Jan Metsemakers, Steve Coppens, Harm Hoekstra, An Sermon, Marc Van de Velde, Stefaan Nijs

Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Ausgabe 12/2019

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Abstract

Introduction

Regional anaesthesia (RA) is often used in shoulder surgery because it provides adequate postoperative analgesia and may enhance the patient outcome. RA reduces overall opioid consumption and is frequently used in enhanced recovery programs to decrease hospital stay. However, there is very limited literature confirming these advantages in the surgical repair of proximal humerus fractures. This paper reviews the current literature on the use of RA in pain management after surgical repair of these fractures and evaluates the effect of RA on the functional outcome, length of stay in hospital, and health care expenditure.

Materials and methods

The PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched up to March 1, 2018. Studies investigating the use of RA in the management of proximal humerus fractures were included.

Results

Eleven studies (containing 1872 patients) were eligible for inclusion. The analgesic effect of RA was investigated in eight studies that confirmed its pain-relieving ability. Two studies measured functionality and length of hospitalization and suggested that RA improved function and shortened the stay in hospital. Nine papers mentioned side effects associated with RA while three articles claim that RA decreases the incidence of adverse events associated with general anaesthesia.

Conclusions

This systematic review suggests that RA is a good option for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing surgical repair of a proximal humerus fracture and is associated with fewer adverse events, a shorter recovery time, and a better functional outcome than those achieved by general anaesthesia alone. However, given the limited amount of data available, conclusions need to be made with caution and prospective studies are needed in the future.
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Metadaten
Titel
Regional anaesthesia for surgical repair of proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and critical appraisal
verfasst von
Jorien Iliaens
Willem-Jan Metsemakers
Steve Coppens
Harm Hoekstra
An Sermon
Marc Van de Velde
Stefaan Nijs
Publikationsdatum
07.08.2019
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Ausgabe 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Elektronische ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-019-03253-0

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