The efficacy of local anaesthetic for pain after iliac bone harvesting: a randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Autogenous bone grafting is commonly used in reconstructive surgery but postoperative pain from the donor site can be severe, delaying early mobilisation and preventing discharge from hospital.

Method: An RCT of levobupivacaine infusion (16.25mg/h for 24h) of iliac crest wounds versus placebo.