The Effect Of An Anesthetic Procedure On Post Operative Pain Management In Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR)
Pain, Postoperative, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pain, Postoperative
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- patient must be undergoing carpal tunnel release surgery performed by PI
- EMG or Ultrasound diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome
Exclusion Criteria:
- co-musculoskeletal injuries
Sites / Locations
- University of South Florida Department of Orthopaedics
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
10cc Patients
20cc Patients
Intervention: Group 1 will receive 10cc of intra-operative intra-carpal tunnel anesthetic injection (bupivacaine/Marcaine). Postoperatively, patients will also be prescribed an opioid pain medication in congruence with current standard medical practice. Patients will be contacted at 24-hours, 48-hours, 72-hours, and at 2-week clinic follow-up by research staff and evaluated for pain levels through the LIKERT scale.
Intervention: Group 2 will receive 20cc of intra-operative intra-carpal tunnel anesthetic injection (bupivacaine/Marcaine). Postoperatively, patients will also be prescribed an opioid pain medication in congruence with current standard medical practice. Patients will be contacted at 24-hours, 48-hours, 72-hours, and at 2-week clinic follow-up by research staff and evaluated for pain levels through the LIKERT scale.