Study results suggest intravenous regional blocks with ketorolac and lidocaine, though useful in treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, produce only short-term pain relief in patients with CRPS of the lower extremity, according to a study published in the Clinical Journal of Pain.
Ten patients diagnosed with lower extremity CRPS were included in the study. Researchers performed four IV regional blocks, one week apart, with 50 mL 0.5 percent lidocaine in conjunction with 0, 30, 60 and 120 mg ketorolac. Researchers then assessed pain with the numeric rating scale one week postinjection. Other outcomes measured included pain with motion, joint pain score, edema and short-term pain relief.
Results showed improvement only in pain reduction for one day in the ketorolac groups. Additionally, edema was not significantly reduced.
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Ten patients diagnosed with lower extremity CRPS were included in the study. Researchers performed four IV regional blocks, one week apart, with 50 mL 0.5 percent lidocaine in conjunction with 0, 30, 60 and 120 mg ketorolac. Researchers then assessed pain with the numeric rating scale one week postinjection. Other outcomes measured included pain with motion, joint pain score, edema and short-term pain relief.
Results showed improvement only in pain reduction for one day in the ketorolac groups. Additionally, edema was not significantly reduced.
Read the study about IV regional blocks with ketorolac and lidocaine for patients with CRPS of the lower extremity.
Read other coverage about pain management:
- Branding Pain Management: Q&A With Vishal Lal of Advanced Pain Management
- 5 Points on Adding EMR to a Pain Practice
- 18 Statistics About Pain Management in Surgery Centers