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CORR Insights®: Does Liposomal Bupivacaine Provide Superior Postoperative Analgesia Compared With Ropivacaine With Dexamethasone in Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for THA? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research·August 1, 2026·PMID 42484482
Why it mattersOptimizing regional analgesia for total hip arthroplasty can improve recovery and reduce opioid use. This trial directly compares a long-acting liposomal formulation to a standard local anesthetic with adjuvant, addressing a practical question for anesthesiologists and orthopedic surgeons.
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