Perineural local anaesthetic catheter after major lower limb amputation trial (PLACEMENT): results from a randomised controlled feasibility trial

To determine the feasibility of undertaking a randomised controlled effectiveness trial evaluating the use of a perineural catheter (PNC) after major lower limb amputation with postoperative pain as the primary outcome.Randomised controlled feasibility trial.Two vascular Centres in South Wales, UK.50 patients scheduled for major lower limb amputation (below or above knee) for complications of peripheral vascular disease.The treatment arm...