1.1 IntroductionEpidural anaesthesia is preferred in elderly. Amongst all local anaesthetics Ropivacaine is preferred in elderly due to its low cardiac and central nervous system toxicity. 1.2 Aims and objectivesTo compared efficacy of Ropivacaine 0.5% , 15ml with 0.5% Bupivacaine 15ml givenepidurally for lower limb surgery. We compared onset of sensory block, intensity of motor blockade, maximum level of anaesthesia achieved, time required for two segment regression, pulse rate and systolic blood pressure changes in both groups. 1.3 ObservationTime required to achieve T10 sensory level was earlier Bupivacaine group than Ropivacaine group. Motor blockade inBupivacaine group was grade III (modified Bromage scale) in 29 patients and grade II in one patient. InRopivacaine group 01 patient had grade III, in 17 grade II, in 10 grade I while in 2 patients grade 0 motor blockade. Maximum sensory blockade achieved was T8 in both groups. In group R cardiovascular stability was better than group B. Time of onset of two segment regression was earlier in group R than in group B. 1.4 ConclusionIt was concluded that sensory blockade is comparable in both Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine group. Ropivacaine provides less potent motor block with better cardiac stability when used in a concentration 0.5% .