Abstract:Objective To evaluate the effects of liposomal bupivacaine for interscalene brachial plexus block in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and provide a reference for selecting a clinical anesthesia regimen.Methods A total of 100 patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair at Wujin Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine between September 2024 and January 2026 were randomly divided into an observation group and a control group, with 50 patients in each group. Both groups underwent ultrasound-guided interscalene brachial plexus block. The observation group received 20 mL of 0.665% liposomal bupivacaine, whereas the control group received 20 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine. Anesthesia-related indicators, postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores, shoulder function, satisfaction with anesthesia, and adverse reactions were compared between the groups.Results The duration of analgesia was longer, the time to first rescue analgesia was later, and rescue analgesic consumption, the actual number of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) button presses, and the effective press ratio were lower in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Analysis of VAS scores at rest and during movement at 2, 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h postoperatively showed significant effects of time and group and a significant time-by-group interaction (P < 0.05); VAS scores were lower in the observation group. At 72 h postoperatively, shoulder range of motion and rehabilitation exercise compliance were better in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Satisfaction with anesthesia was higher and the overall incidence of adverse reactions was lower in the observation group than in the control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Liposomal bupivacaine for interscalene brachial plexus block during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair prolongs analgesia, reduces opioid consumption and PCIA button presses, facilitates early shoulder rehabilitation, improves patient satisfaction, and has a favorable safety profile.