At Clinique Duval, our priority has always been to provide a surgical experience that combines technical precision with exceptional comfort. Recently, the Clinique Duval team took a significant step forward with the development of the SOLIS protocol, a unique anesthesia technique specifically designed for hip and knee replacements.
| The clinical results of this protocol, based on 906 patients operated on in 2023 at Clinique Duval, were published in the scientific journal Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research (OTSR). Click here to access the scientific article. This study confirms that we are redefining the standards of modern orthopedic surgery. |
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SOLIS Protocol
A Major Innovation for Pain-Free Recovery and Minimized Opioid Use at Clinique Duval
What is the SOLIS protocol?
The name SOLIS is an acronym representing the four pillars of this unique technique:
S (Short-acting Spinal): A short-acting spinal anesthetic (chloroprocaine) that allows for ultra-rapid motor recovery.
O (Opioid-free): An approach that avoids opioids and benzodiazepines during anesthesia, thereby reducing postoperative nausea and confusion.
LI (Local Infiltration): A local infiltration of anesthetics at optimized doses directly into the surgical tissues to block pain at the source.
S (Sedation): Sedation to ensure the patient’s comfort and well-being throughout the procedure.
Exceptional clinical results
No conversion to general anesthesia: No patient required conversion to general anesthesia.
Immediate mobility: Thanks to the short duration of the anesthesia, 98% of patients were able to walk on the day of their surgery.
Pain control: The average pain score in the recovery room was only 1.7 / 10, and fewer than one in five patients required opioids after surgery.
Why This Makes All the Difference for You
The SOLIS protocol is a care philosophy that highlights best practices for optimized recovery. By eliminating the severe side effects of traditional anesthesia, we enable our patients to regain control of their mobility more quickly and with far less anxiety.
The bottom line: With the SOLIS protocol, Clinique Duval proves that it is possible to undergo major surgery while remaining comfortable, alert, and mobile from the very first hours after the operation. Clinique Duval remains a leader in innovation and quality of care in Canada.
Read the full study
If you’d like to explore the scientific data behind the SOLIS protocol and see how the Clinique Duval team is transforming orthopedic care, you can read the full article here: Link