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Chondrolysis has been reported after postoperative continuous intra-articular infusion of local anaesthetics including ropivacaine, mostly involving the shoulder joint; this use of ropivacaine is not approved and should be avoided because efficacy and safety have not been established.
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- Ropivacaine hydrochloride 2 mg/ml solution for injectionAspen · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 22Document updated
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