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First received: January 27, 2023

Clinical Trial: Mepivacaine Vs. Bupivacaine Spinal for TKA

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

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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