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Text: Fifty-nine ASA I and II children aged 6-8 year undergoing orthopedic surgery were randomized to receive intrathecal 0. 5 % bupivacaine 0. 2-0. 4 mgkg (-1) and intravenous 2 ml saline (Group B), intrathecal 0. 5 % bupivacaine 0. 2-0. 4 mgkg (-1) plus 1 gkg (-1) clonidine and intravenous 2 ml saline (Group BCit), and 0. 5 % bupivacaine 0. 2-0. 4 mgkg (-1) and intravenous 1 gkg (-1) clonidine in 2 ml of saline (Group BCiv).