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ISAKOS 2015: Local analgesic injection location after rotator cuff repair not significant
121 patients with rotator cuff tear were randomized to a postoperative injection of bupicacaine (20ml) and lidocaine (10ml) at the glenohumeral joint, subacromial space, or both areas. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of local injections pertaining to different locations in the shoulder. Findings demonstrated no significant differences in efficacy for pain relief between different injection sites/protocols.
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