Research Article

EXPAREL® (Long-Acting Liposomal Bupivacaine) Use for Popliteal Nerve Block in Postoperative Pain Control after Ankle Fracture Fixation

Table 2

Patient pain score and breakthrough requirements in postoperative days #1–3.

PatientPostop. dayPain scoreDaily Percocet consumptionDaily ibuprofen consumption

Case #1182 tablets0
21002400 mg
340800 mg

Case #21800
2000
3000

Case #31000
2000
3000

Case #41205 tablets0
2107 tablets1800 mg
343 tablets0