DRUG LOADED MICROSPHERES FOR POST-OPERATIVE CHRONIC PAIN

摘要

A microsphere is disclosed. The microsphere includes at least one biodegradable polymer and at least one local anesthetic, wherein about 75% of the at least one local anesthetic is released by about 72 hours and from about 80% to about 90% of the at least one local anesthetic is released by about 120 hours, thereby relieving chronic pain for at least 28 days.