Local anaesthetic infusion with elastomeric pump after arthroscopic subacromial decompression.

Introduction: The use of extended local anaesthesia for postoperative pain has previously been reported, and has several advantages over other methods, including ease of placement, safety, reliability, lower cost and effective analgesia. We present our experience with a portable elastomeric infusion device in patients undergoing arthroscopic subacromial decompression, and make a case for its potential to allow same-day discharge.

Patients And Methods: Forty patients undergoing arthroscopic subacromial decompression were followed-up.