Foot and Ankle Clinic Application for Liposomal Related Anesthetic

Foot and Ankle Clinic Application for Liposomal Related Anesthetic

The purpose of this study is to review the use of surgeon applied liposomal release anesthetic (Exparel) for post operative analgesia.

Hypothesis: Surgeon applied use of liposomal related anesthetic provides excellent post operative analgesia. Immediated and 72 hour narcotic use will be significantly impacted by the use of this modality.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any patient scheduled for ankle arthrodesis, a tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis, hindfoot arthrodesis including subtalar, double, triple, or isolated talonavicular arthrodesis
• Patients over the age of 18
• The subject is psychosocially, mentally, and physically able to understand and comply with the requirements of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• < 18 years of age
• Patients with a history of infection
• Patients diagnosed with neuropathy or any form of numbness or loss of feeling in the arms or legs due to damaged nerves
• Patients having surgery on both feet at the same time
• Patients having any other different type of foot and ankle surgery