Local bupivacaine infusion following bone graft harvest from the iliac crest

A method of local analgesic delivery to the donor site after the harvest of autogenous corticocancellous bone from the iliac crest is described. The technique reduces the need for postoperative systemic analgesia and facilitates early patient mobilization.

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1996-10, Vol.25 (5), p.400-401
Main Authors: Hahn, Michael, Dover, M. Stephen, Whear, Nicholas M., Moule, Ivan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
analgesia
Analgesics - administration & dosage
Anesthetics, Local - administration & dosage
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Transplantation
Bupivacaine - administration & dosage
Dentistry
Early Ambulation
Head and neck surgery. Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics
Humans
iliac crest
Ilium - surgery
Infusion Pumps
Infusions, Intraosseous
Maxillofacial surgery. Dental surgery. Orthodontics
Medical sciences
Osteotomy - instrumentation
Osteotomy - methods
Pain, Postoperative - prevention & control
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Transplantation, Autologous
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Summary:A method of local analgesic delivery to the donor site after the harvest of autogenous corticocancellous bone from the iliac crest is described. The technique reduces the need for postoperative systemic analgesia and facilitates early patient mobilization.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/S0901-5027(06)80041-X