Efficacy of Continuous Infusion Ropivacaine Interscalene Blocks

During arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery, the surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your shoulder joint. The camera displays pictures on a television screen, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments to repair the torn ligament.

The study group will receive a pump with study drug attached to a catheter placed into the shoulder area by the anesthesiologist.

The control group will receive a pump with saine attached to a catheter placed into the shoulder area by the anesthesiologist.