COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SPINAL AND LOCAL ANESTHESIA WITH PROPOFOL INFUSION FOR KNEE ARTHROSCOPY.

Spinal anesthesia for knee arthroscopy is a well-documented and safe procedure. However, some complications and higher costs have been reported. Also, many orthopaedic surgeons are reluctant to use local anesthesia for fear of having to convert to general anesthesia due to inadequate pain control.