Table II.
The duration (ambulation and hospital stay) and flexion angle of patients in each experimental group.
| Parameters | Saline+GA (n=23) | Ketamine+GA (n=21) | Bupivacaine+GA (n=20) | Ket+bupi+GA (n=20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time of ambulation, h | 18.24±11.45 | 15.64±9.12 | 13.84±10.03a | 11.10±8.92b |
| Knee flexion, ° | 64.12±09.11 | 67.78±9.34 | 68.11±10.11 | 69.77±9.77a |
| Length of hospital stay, days | 5.50±10.00 | 5.00±11.00 | 4.75±9.00a | 4.20±8.00b |
Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation.
a
P<0.05
b
P<0.01 vs. saline+GA. GA, general anesthesia; ket+bupi, ketamine and bupivacaine.