OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study is to estimate the effectiveness of a preemptive bolus of intravenous lidocaine on reduction in acute pain, improvement on the range of movement, other rehabilitation parameters and functional scoring in the post-operative period after total knee
Morbid obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI: weight [kg] / height [m]2) ≥ 40 or ≥ 35 if associated with comorbidities, and it is widely prevalent, nationally and globally. Overweight or obese individuals have increased morbidity and mortality. Among the many available treatment options,