A Technique for Hamstring Donor-Site Injection With Anesthetic Cocktail in Remnant-Preserving Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Napatpong Thamrongskulsiri; Phanusorn Chancharoenchai; Danaithep Limskul; Thun Itthipanichpong; Thanathep Tanpowpong

doi:10.1016/j.eats.2023.08.023

A Technique for Hamstring Donor-Site Injection With Anesthetic Cocktail in Remnant-Preserving Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Arthrosc Tech. 2023 Dec 11;13(1):102818. doi: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.08.023. eCollection 2024 Jan.

Authors

Napatpong Thamrongskulsiri¹, Phanusorn Chancharoenchai^{2

3}, Danaithep Limskul^{2

3}, Thun Itthipanichpong^{2

3}, Thanathep Tanpowpong^{2

3}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
² Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
³ King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok, Thailand.

Abstract

Arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a common procedure that requires effective postoperative pain management for successful rehabilitation. Opioids are traditionally used for pain relief, but their side effects decrease their widespread use. Local anesthesia techniques have gained interest as an alternative to opioids. This Technical Note discusses the use of an anesthetic cocktail for pain relief at the hamstring's donor site in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This approach may enhance early rehabilitation and patient satisfaction.