Clinical Trial: Mepivacaine vs. Bupivacaine Spinal for TKA
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Total Knee Replacement
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Mepivacaine vs. Bupivacaine Spinal: Effect on Return of Motor Function, Time to Ambulation, and Length of Stay in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Brief Summary:
This study will enroll patients 18-75 years of age who are undergoing elective primary total knee replacement.The patients will be randomized to receive one of two spinal blocks: 1) mepivacaine or 2) bupivacaine.The primary goal is to determine which group arrives at recovery of motor function first.Ultimately, this study will explore if mepivacaine leads to earlier return of motor function and ultimately earlier movement and discharge times following total knee replacement.
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