LAS VEGAS—A prospective quality improvement study has yielded interesting insights on the efficacy of interscalene block with liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel, Pacira) following rotator cuff repair.
The investigation found that use of the long-acting agent as part of the block resulted in significantly lower oral opioid requirements and subjective pain scores compared with historical controls. Notably, all but two of the patients reported that the block lasted meaningfully longer than a