In the study that was conducted from 05.01.2009 - 31.12.2012. 120 patients were examined. By drawing random numbers, the patients were randomized into 3 groups for postoperative analgesia: 1. Diclofenac 2 mg/kg/day - control, 2. Wound infiltration via wound catheter with catheter tip placed in the axilla, 3\*0.5 mg/kg 0.5% levobupivacaine bolus dose. 3. 0.05 mg/kg/h 0.5% levobupivacaine continuously via wound infiltration catheter with catheter tip placed in the axilla. The drug was delivered using a PCA pump for 24 hours. The aim was to compare early postoperative outcomes - pain control on a visual analog scale of 1-10, hand grip strength, and quality of life after surgery and after 1 year. Long-term survival was examined subsequently, from the hospital register.
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Postoperative analgesia
Timeframe: from 1-4 days postoperative, day of surgery is day 1
Hand grip strength
Timeframe: Before surgery, on day 4 after surgery, and one year after surgery
Shoulder disability
Timeframe: Before surgery and after one year at surgical control.
Health related quality of life
Timeframe: Before surgery and after one year at surgical control.