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Comparing Spinal Anesthesia With 1% Chloroprocaine Versus 1% Mepivacaine in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Summary

This study or clinical trial looking to compare 2 types of freezing medications injected into the spinal fluid at the lower back between the vertebrae in patients going to have total knee replacement surgery to check for early legs movement, early discharge from recovery room, walking and hospital discharge. This could save hospital cost of such procedures.

Official title: Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Spinal Anesthesia With 1% Chloroprocaine Versus 1% Mepivacaine in Patients Undergoing Outpatient Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty

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