Optimizing perioperative management in UKA: Role of ropivacaine in local infiltration analgesia
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a minimally
invasive procedure that is well suited to early mobilization and can therefore
be done as day surgery, while local infiltration analgesia (LIA) is an
important part of multimodal pain management that supports enhanced recovery
after surgery (ERAS). Various practical strategies can aid perioperative
management of UKA, and choosing a suitable local anaesthetic, such as
ropivacaine, for LIA is crucial for optimizing postoperative outcomes,
according to insights presented at a local symposium.
