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Yuenyongviwat V, Wuttiworawanit B, Panichnantho N, Hongnaparak T, Iamthanaporn K. Efficacy of Periarticular Infiltration with Dexamethasone and Bupivacaine plus Adductor Canal Block Relative to That of Adductor Canal Block Alone for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Case-Matched Study. Adv Orthop 2023; 2023:7356192. [PMID: 37868629 PMCID: PMC10586906 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7356192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Purpose Periarticular infiltration (PI) is a common procedure during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for postoperative pain management. This retrospective, case-matched study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PI with dexamethasone and bupivacaine in combination with an adductor canal block (ACB) and compare it with that of ACB alone in reducing postoperative pain in patients with TKA. Methods Data were collected from 66 patients who underwent TKA performed by a single surgeon. Thirty-three of them received ACB + PI, and 33 received ACB alone. However, both groups underwent identical surgical techniques and postoperative care protocols. The pain scores and fentanyl consumption of the two groups were compared. Results The ACB + PI group had significantly lower pain scores than the ACB alone group at 8, 16, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively (p=0.033, 0.004, 0.038, and 0.049, respectively). The percentage of patients requiring fentanyl as a rescue medication was significantly higher for the ACB alone group (90.9%) than for the ACB + PI group (69.7%, p=0.03). The total fentanyl consumption was also lower for the ACB + PI group (p < 0.001). Conclusion The periarticular injection of the combination of dexamethasone and bupivacaine plus ACB was more effective than ACB alone in reducing postoperative pain and fentanyl consumption in patients undergoing TKA. Further studies comparing different doses of dexamethasone or other cocktail regimens may provide additional insights into this approach.
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- Varah Yuenyongviwat
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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Xie Y, Sun Y, Lu Y. Effect of Adductor Canal Block Combined with Local Infiltration Analgesia on Postoperative Pain of Knee Arthroscopy Under General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Ther 2023; 12:543-552. [PMID: 36790542 PMCID: PMC10036701 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-023-00482-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative pain in knee arthroscopy (KA) is a common and troublesome problem. The best local analgesic technique for relieving postoperative pain in patients with KA has not been well studied. This prospective trial aimed to observe whether adductor canal block (ACB) combined with local infiltration analgesia (LIA) could further decrease the incidence of postoperative pain undergoing KA. METHODS This randomized controlled study recruited 60 patients aged 18-65 years, ASA I-II, who received KA, and randomly divided them into ACB + LIA group and LIA group. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative pain 24 h after surgery. The secondary outcomes included the incidence of quadriceps femoris weakness, and the consumption of opioids during operation. RESULTS A total of 60 participants completed the trial. The incidence of postoperative pain 24 h after surgery in ACB + LIA group was lower than that in the LIA group (10% [3 of 30] vs. 33% [10 of 30]; P = 0.028). There was no difference in the incidence of quadriceps muscle weakness 24 h after surgery between the two groups. The consumption of remifentanil and sufentanil in ACB + LIA group was significantly lower than that in LIA group (P = 0.006, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Compared with patients receiving LIA alone, ACB combined with LIA could reduce the incidence of postoperative pain while retaining the strength of the quadriceps femoris in patients undergoing KA and reduce the consumption of opioids during surgery. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER AND REGISTRY URL This study was registered at the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry with the registration number ChiCTR1800018463 on September 20, 2018. ( http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=31192 ).
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- Yaping Xie
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, No. 218 Jixi Road, Hefei, 230022, China.
- Ambulatory Surgery Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, China.
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Chen CHM, Yun AG, Fan T. Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine versus Ropivacaine in Adductor Canal Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:96-103. [PMID: 32583397 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1713114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Adductor canal block (ACB) is advantageous for postoperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) because it results in minimal motor block. Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is Food and Drug Administration-approved extended-release formulation of bupivacaine for interscalene peripheral nerve blocks. Its use is increasing in the TKA setting, mainly as a local infiltration agent. We compared the efficacy of ACB using LB versus ropivacaine in TKA. Two cohorts of patients were retrospectively analyzed at a single institution receiving ropivacaine and LB ACB for TKA. Duration of LB ACB, time to first opioid use postrecovery room, amount of opioid use postrecovery room, length of stay (LOS), and average and highest pain scores were collected. A total of 91 and 142 TKA patients received ropivacaine and LB for ACB, respectively. At 8 hours postrecovery room, more patients in the LB group required no opioids compared with the ropivacaine group (p = 0.026). Mean opioid consumption was lower in the LB group than in the ropivacaine group at 8 and 24 hours postrecovery room, although statistical significance was only observed at 8 hours (p = 0.022). The highest pain score for patients in the two groups was not statistically different. The average pain score for patients with a 2-day LOS was higher in the LB group, but average pain scores were similar for patients with 1- and 3-day LOS. Median LOS for the LB and ropivacaine groups was 1 and 2 days, respectively (p < 0.0001). Significantly lower opioid use at 8 hours postrecovery room was seen in the LB group compared with the ropivacaine group. There was no difference in opioid use at 24 and 48 hours. There was also no advantage with LB ACB in decreasing pain scores. However, the LB ACB group demonstrated a significantly shorter LOS compared with the ropivacaine ACB group.
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- Department of Surgery, St. John's Health Center, Santa Monica, California
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- Department of Pharmacy, St. John's Health Center, Santa Monica, California
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Sirivanasandha B, Sutthivaiyakit K, Kerdchan T, Poolsuppasit S, Tangwiwat S, Halilamien P. Adding a low-concentration sciatic nerve block to total knee arthroplasty in patients susceptible to the adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:282. [PMID: 34773995 PMCID: PMC8590368 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01491-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background This study compared the effects of adductor canal blocks with those of a low concentration of popliteal-sciatic nerve block (SNB) and dexamethasone as an adjunctive technique for total knee arthroplasties (TKA) in patients susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs. Methods A prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial was performed in 50 patients susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs undergoing unilateral TKAs. All patients received spinal anesthesia, adductor canal blocks, and periarticular infiltration. The 25 patients in the intervention group received SNB (0.125% bupivacaine [20 ml] and dexamethasone [5 mg]). Results The SNB group significantly had lower median resting pain scores at 6, 12, and 18 h: the control group, 1 (0–4.5), 3 (0–5), and 3 (2–5); the intervention group, 0 (0–0), 0 (0–3), and 1 (0–3); p-values, 0.012, 0.021, and 0.010, respectively. Movement-evoked pain scores at 6, 12, and 18 h were also lower: control group, 3 (0–5.5), 5 (2.5–6.5), and 7 (4–9); intervention group, 0 (0–1.5), 2 (0–4), and 3 (2–5); p-values, 0.019, 0.005, and 0.001, respectively. There were no differences in motor function. Moreover, the mean morphine consumption 24 h was also reduced in the SNB group: control group, 3.80 ± 2.48 mg; intervention group, 1.96 ± 2 mg; p-value, 0.005. Conclusion For patients susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs, a low concentration of SNB and dexamethasone is an effective adjunctive technique for early postoperative pain control (especially on movement) following TKAs, without an increase in motor weakness. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03486548, Registered 3 April 2018.
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- Busara Sirivanasandha
- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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Li Q, Hu Q, Alqwbani M, Li D, Yang Z, Wang Q, Kang P. Additional nerve blocks are not superior to multiple-site infiltration analgesia in total knee arthroplasty under adductor canal block. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:591. [PMID: 34645496 PMCID: PMC8513222 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02769-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Adductor canal block (ACB) with additional nerve blocks (ANBs) is reported to provide adequate analgesia and enhanced functional rehabilitation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The present study aims to evaluate whether ANBs are superior to multiple-site infiltration analgesia (MIA) in patients undergoing TKA under ACB. Methods We enrolled 530 patients undergoing primary TKA from 2015 to 2019 at our institution in this retrospective cohort study. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A was treated with ANBs + ACB; Group B was treated with MIA + ACB. Primary outcomes were pain scores and morphine consumption. Functional recovery was the secondary outcome. Other outcomes included satisfaction score, cost-effectiveness, adverse events, and length of hospital stay (LOS). Results Pain scores at rest and morphine consumption were slightly lower in the ANBs + ACB group than in the MIA + ACB group. No significant difference was found in functional recovery, post-operative complications or LOS between the groups. Meanwhile, the cost of analgesic intervention in the MIA + ACB group was less than that in the ANBs + ACB group. Conclusion The present study suggests that ANBs do not provide superior pain relief compared to MIA for patients undergoing TKA under ACB. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2100043227. Registered 9 February 2021, https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=121745.
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- Qianhao Li
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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Chaturvedi R, Tram J, Chakravarthy K. Reducing opioid usage in total knee arthroplasty postoperative pain management: a literature review and future directions. Pain Manag 2021; 12:105-116. [PMID: 34551582 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2020-0107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopedic surgery performed with a projected 3.5 million procedures to be done by 2030. Current postoperative pain management for TKA is insufficient, as it results in extensive opioid consumption and functional decline postoperatively. This study identifies the best practices for postoperative TKA pain management through a literature review of the last three years. Studies utilizing interventional techniques (local infiltration analgesia, nerve blocks) and pharmacologic options were reviewed on PubMed, Embase, Ovid Medline and Scopus. Primary outcomes analyzed were the effect of different analgesic approaches on pain reduction, opioid use reduction and improvements in functional mobility or quadriceps strength postoperatively. Additionally, this paper explores the use of cooled radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive therapy, for preoperative and postoperative TKA pain management.
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- Rahul Chaturvedi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pain Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
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Agarwala S, Bhadiyadra R, Menon A. Analgesic effectiveness of Local Infiltrative Analgesia alone versus combined single dose adductor canal block with Local Infiltrative Analgesia: A single centre case control study. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020; 11:S717-S721. [PMID: 32999545 PMCID: PMC7503062 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.05.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both adductor canal block (ACB) and of Local Infiltrative Analgesia (LIA) have been shown to reduce pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The efficacy of combining ACB and LIA remains controversial. The objective of this study is to analyse the effect of LIA + single dose ACB compared to LIA alone on early post-operative pain and mobilization in TKA. METHODS This Cohort Prospective study analyses the Visual Analogue Score (VAS) pain scores and rehabilitation milestones at 24 h between LIA alone and LIA + single dose ACB in unilateral TKA operated by a single surgeon between August 2014 and February 2019. RESULTS VAS at rest and on movement were significantly better in the combined LIA + ACB group (n = 151) compared to LIA (n = 120) alone at 24 h. All patients were able to achieve the desired milestones of sitting, standing by the bedside and walking with the help of a walker within 24 h of the surgery. CONCLUSION Though the VAS scores were statistically significant, the actual scores at rest and on movement in both groups were significantly better than preoperative scores with excellent pain relief. All patients in both groups were able to ambulate within 24 h. LIA alone significantly improved the pain scores and enabled early mobilization. Addition of single dose ACB to LIA did not significantly alter the milestones.
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- Sanjay Agarwala
- P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim (West), Mumbai, 400016, Maharashtra, India,Corresponding author. P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim (West), Mumbai, 400016, Maharashtra, India.
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- Department of Orthopedics, P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim (West), Mumbai, 400016, India
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- Department of Orthopedics, P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim (West), Mumbai, 400016, India,Corresponding author.,
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Lv J, Huang C, Wang Z, Ou S. Adductor canal block combined with local infiltration analgesia versus isolated adductor canal block in reducing pain and opioid consumption after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Int Med Res 2020; 48:300060520926075. [PMID: 32776794 PMCID: PMC7557703 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520926075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the addition of local infiltration analgesia (LIA) to adductor canal block (ACB) for pain control after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods Two reviewers independently searched for potentially relevant published studies using electronic databases, including PubMed® (1966 to June 2019), Embase® (1974 to June 2019) and Web of Science (1990 to June 2019). The results were pooled using the random-effects model to produce standard mean differences for continuous outcome data and odds ratio for categorical outcome data. Results A total of three randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and three non-RCTs were included for data extraction and meta-analysis. There were significant differences between the two groups regarding the postoperative pain score on postoperative day (POD) 0 and POD 1. The cumulative opioid consumption in the ACB plus LIA groups was significantly lower than that in the ACB groups on POD 0 and POD 1. No significant differences were found in terms of postoperative range of motion or length of hospitalization. Conclusion ACB plus LIA significantly reduced the postoperative pain score on POD 0 and POD 1 compared with isolated ACB. In addition, ACB plus LIA was associated with a significant reduction in opioid consumption during the early postoperative period.
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- Jianyong Lv
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Controversial Topics in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A 5-Year Update (Part 1). JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2020; 4:e1900047. [PMID: 32672726 PMCID: PMC7028773 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-19-00047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This review article examines updates to the literature during the past 5 years on numerous topics related to total knee arthroplasty which were felt to have ongoing controversy. These include the use of peripheral nerve blocks and local infiltrative analgesia, intrathecal morphine, patellar resurfacing, and bearing designs.
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Sun C, Zhang X, Song F, Zhao Z, Du R, Wu S, Ma Q, Cai X. Is continuous catheter adductor canal block better than single-shot canal adductor canal block in primary total knee arthroplasty?: A GRADE analysis of the evidence through a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e20320. [PMID: 32443383 PMCID: PMC7254479 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The adductor canal block (ACB) has emerged as an alternative to the femoral nerve block (FNB) after total knee arthroplasty. This meta-analysis was conducted to investigate which ACB method provides better pain relief and functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty METHODS:: We conducted a meta-analysis to identify randomized controlled trials involving single-shot adductor canal block (SACB) and continuous catheter ACB (CACB) after TKA up to December 2019 by searching databases including the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Controlled Trials Register, Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, VIP, and Wanfang databases. Finally, we included 8 randomized controlled trials involving 702 knees in our study. We used Review Manager Software and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation profiler to perform the meta-analysis. RESULTS Compared with SACB, CACB can achieve better postoperative pain relief at 24 and 48 h both at rest and after mobilization, lower amount of opioid consumption at 72 h, a shorter length of hospital stay (LOH) and larger range of motion (ROM). In addition, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test results; quadriceps strength; and incidence of complications, including postoperative nausea and vomiting, DVT, catheter-related infections, catheter dislodgement and neurologic deficits, showed no significant difference between the two ACB methods. CONCLUSION The results of this study demonstrate that CACB is an effective alternative to SACB and can provide better pain relief, a shorter LOH, more degrees of maximum flexion and a lower amount of opioid consumption over time, but it provides a comparable level of recovery of quadriceps strength and mobility with a similar risk of catheter-related complications. Thus, CACB may be a better analgesia strategy than SACB after TKA at present.
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Schnabel A, Reichl SU, Weibel S, Zahn PK, Kranke P, Pogatzki‐Zahn E, Meyer‐Frießem CH. Adductor canal blocks for postoperative pain treatment in adults undergoing knee surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 2019:CD012262. [PMID: 31684698 PMCID: PMC6814953 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd012262.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral regional anaesthesia techniques are well established for postoperative pain treatment following knee surgery. The adductor canal block (ACB) is a new technique, which can be applied as a single shot or by catheter for continuous regional analgesia. OBJECTIVES To compare the analgesic efficacy and adverse events of ACB versus other regional analgesic techniques or systemic analgesic treatment for adults undergoing knee surgery. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, and Embase, five other databases, and one trial register on 19 September 2018; we checked references, searched citations, and contacted study authors to identify additional studies. SELECTION CRITERIA We included all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing single or continuous ACB versus other regional analgesic techniques or systemic analgesic treatment. Inclusion was independent of the technique used (landmarks, peripheral nerve stimulator, or ultrasound) and the level of training of providers. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used Cochrane's standard methodological procedures. Our primary outcomes were pain intensity at rest and during movement; rate of accidental falls; and rates of opioid-related adverse events. We used GRADE to assess the quality of evidence for primary outcomes. MAIN RESULTS We included 25 RCTs (1688 participants) in this review (23 trials combined within meta-analyses). In 18 studies, participants underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA), whereas seven trials investigated patients undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery. We identified 11 studies awaiting classification and 11 ongoing studies. We investigated the following comparisons. ACB versus sham treatment We included eight trials for this comparison. We found no significant differences in postoperative pain intensity at rest (2 hours: standardized mean difference (SMD) -0.56, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.20 to 0.07, 4 trials, 208 participants, low-quality evidence; 24 hours: SMD -0.49, 95% CI -1.05 to 0.07, 6 trials, 272 participants, low-quality evidence) or during movement (2 hours: SMD -0.59, 95% CI -1.5 to 0.33; 3 trials, 160 participants, very low-quality evidence; 24 hours: SMD 0.03, 95% CI -0.26 to 0.32, 4 trials, 184 participants, low-quality evidence). Furthermore, they noted no evidence of a difference in postoperative nausea between groups (24 hours: risk ratio (RR) 1.91, 95% CI 0.48 to 7.58, 3 trials, 121 participants, low-quality evidence). One trial reported that no accidental falls occurred 24 hours postoperatively (low-quality evidence). ACB versus femoral nerve block We included 15 RCTs for this comparison. We found no evidence of a difference in postoperative pain intensity at rest (2 hours: SMD -0.74, 95% CI -1.76 to 0.28, 5 trials, 298 participants, low-quality evidence; 24 hours: SMD 0.04, 95% CI -0.09 to 0.18, 12 trials, 868 participants, high-quality evidence) or during movement (2 hours: SMD -0.47, 95% CI -1.86 to 0.93, 2 trials, 88 participants, very low-quality evidence; 24 hours: SMD 0.56, 95% CI -0.00 to 1.12, 9 trials, 576 participants, very low-quality evidence). They noted no evidence of a difference in postoperative nausea (24 hours: RR 1.22, 95% CI 0.42 to 3.54, 2 trials, 138 participants, low-quality evidence) and no evidence that the rate of accidental falls during postoperative care was significantly different between groups (24 hours: RR 0.20, 95% CI 0.04 to 1.15, 3 trials, 172 participants, low-quality evidence). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We are currently uncertain whether patients treated with ACB suffer from lower pain intensity at rest and during movement, fewer opioid-related adverse events, and fewer accidental falls during postoperative care compared to patients receiving sham treatment. The same holds true for the comparison of ACB versus femoral nerve block focusing on postoperative pain intensity. The overall evidence level was mostly low or very low, so further research might change the conclusion. The 11 studies awaiting classification and the 11 ongoing studies, once assessed, may alter the conclusions of this review.
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- Alexander Schnabel
- University Hospital MünsterDepartment of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain MedicineAlbert‐Schweitzer‐Campus 1, Gebäude AMünsterGermany48149
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- Paracelsus Medical UniversityDepartment of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Intensive Care MedicineSalzburgAustria
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- University of WürzburgDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical CareOberduerrbacher Str. 6WürzburgGermany
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- BG‐Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil gGmbHDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain ManagementBochumGermany
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- University of WürzburgDepartment of Anaesthesia and Critical CareOberduerrbacher Str. 6WürzburgGermany
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- University Hospital MünsterDepartment of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain MedicineAlbert‐Schweitzer‐Campus 1, Gebäude AMünsterGermany48149
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- BG‐Universitätsklinikum Bergmannsheil gGmbHDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain ManagementBochumGermany
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Rames RD, Barrack TN, Barrack RL, Nunley RM. Effect of Adductor Canal Block on Acute Perioperative Pain and Function in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:S164-S167. [PMID: 30890391 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.02.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2018] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multimodal pain management strategies are commonplace in perioperative management of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), although controversy remains regarding the role of adductor canal blocks (ACB) in this algorithm. The purpose of this study is to independently evaluate the effect of ACB on short-term postoperative outcomes including (1) length of stay (LOS), (2) postoperative narcotic utilization, and (3) function with physical therapy in the era of modern TKA. METHODS We retrospectively identified a cohort of consecutive patients from January 2014 to January 2018 who had undergone unilateral primary TKA using a single-shot ACB in addition to a standardized multimodal pain regimen vs those who only received a multimodal pain regimen. These 2 groups were compared using independent sample t-tests with primary end points of interest being LOS, distance ambulated with therapy, and inpatient narcotic use. RESULTS There were 624 patients in the ACB group, with a mean age of 64.5 years. The group without ACB consisted of 69 patients, with a mean age of 67.2 years. We observed no significant difference in narcotic utilization postoperatively (2.361 vs 2.097, P = .088). The ACB group ambulated significantly further with therapy (75.8 vs 59.9 ft, P = .008) and had a shorter LOS in both total hours and percentage of postoperative day 1 (%POD1) discharges (34.8 vs 40.6 hours, P = .01, 83% vs 66.6%, P = .01). CONCLUSION ACB did not decrease postoperative pain medication utilization. The modest improvement in distance ambulated with therapy on POD1 (16 ft) and LOS (16% greater POD1 discharges) may not support the cost-effectiveness of this intervention. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, Retrospective Cohort.
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- Richard D Rames
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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Green E, Frane N, Ganz M, Stockton R, Stapleton E, Mallen J. Additive effect of continuous adductor canal block and liposomal bupivacaine periarticular injection in total knee arthroplasty. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2019; 29:1525-1532. [DOI: 10.1007/s00590-019-02452-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Weiner DA, Murphy JP, Gwam C, Loughran GJ, Vulpis C, Milzman DP, Wisbeck JM. Increased opioid consumption in diabetics with operative ankle fractures: a retrospective case–control study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2019; 29:1319-1323. [DOI: 10.1007/s00590-019-02428-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Zhu X, Wang F, Ling W, Dai X. The Efficacy and Safety of Combined Adductor Canal Block with Periarticular Anesthetic Injection Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis. J INVEST SURG 2019; 33:904-913. [PMID: 30885020 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2019.1579278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Xiaowen Zhu
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First People's Hospital of Changzhou, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
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Swenson JD, Pollard JE, Peters CL, Anderson MB, Pace NL. Randomized controlled trial of a simplified adductor canal block performed for analgesia following total knee arthroplasty. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2019; 44:348-353. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2018-100070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background and objectivesThe objective of the study was to determine if injection of local anesthetic into the vastus medialis and sartorius muscles adjacent to the adductor canal produces sensory changes comparable with adductor canal block (ACB). This could result in a technically easier and potentially safer alternative to ACB.MethodsIn this randomized controlled trial, patients received either ACB (n=20) or a simplified adductor canal (SAC) block performed using a new fenestrated nerve block needle (n=20). The time to perform each block as well as the number of attempts to position the needle were evaluated. A non-inferiority test was used to compare pain scores and opioid requirements for the ACB and the SAC block.ResultsThe SAC block was performed more rapidly, with fewer needle passes, and had a higher success rate than the ACB. Three block failures and two vessel punctures were observed in the ACB group, while none of these events occurred in SAC block patients. Analgesia and opioid consumption for patients treated with the SAC block were not inferior to ACB.ConclusionThe SAC block is technically easier to perform and potentially safer than ACB. This procedure can be performed using easily visible ultrasound landmarks and has the potential for use among a wide range of healthcare providers.Trial registration numberNCT02786888.
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Koniuch KL, Buys MJ, Campbell B, Gililland JM, Pelt CE, Pace NL, Johnson KB. Serum ropivacaine levels after local infiltration analgesia during total knee arthroplasty with and without adductor canal block. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2019; 44:rapm-2018-100043. [PMID: 30635510 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2018-100043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES A common analgesic technique for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is to inject local anesthetic into the periarticular tissue during surgery, known as local infiltration analgesia (LIA). Since the solution used typically contains a large amount of local anesthetic, concerns arise about exceeding the maximum dosage when adding a peripheral nerve block. Little research exists that addresses serum ropivacaine concentrations following LIA combined with peripheral nerve block. We hypothesized that after combining LIA and adductor canal blockade (ACB), serum ropivacaine concentrations would remain below levels associated with local anesthetic toxicity. METHODS This was a prospective observational study that included 14 subjects undergoing TKA with intraoperative LIA containing 270 mg ropivacaine with epinephrine. Patients weighing less than 80 kg were excluded due to standardized dosing by our pharmacy. Seven patients were assigned consecutively to receive LIA alone (Group LIA) and seven were assigned to receive LIA plus ACB with 100 mg ropivacaine with epinephrine (Group LIA+ACB). Venous serum ropivacaine concentrations were measured over 24 hours. RESULTS Peak serum concentrations (Cmax) in Group LIA ranged from 0.23 to 0.75 µg/mL and occurred at times from 4 to 24 hours. Cmax in Group LIA+ACB ranged from 0.46 to 1.00 µg/mL and occurred at times from 4 to 8 hours. No participants demonstrated signs or symptoms of local anesthetic toxicity. CONCLUSIONS Total serum concentration of ropivacaine after LIA using 270 mg ropivacaine with and without an additional 100 mg perineural ropivacaine remained well below the toxicity threshold of 3.0 µg/mL at all time points. Additional studies are needed to ascertain the safety of combining LIA with peripheral nerve blockade.
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- Katherine L Koniuch
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Delanois RE, Gwam CU, Cherian JJ, Etcheson JI, Mohamed NS, Schneider KA, Mont MA. Global Budget Revenue on a Single Institution's Costs, Outcomes, and Patient Quality Metrics in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2019; 34:15-19. [PMID: 30322734 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2018] [Revised: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Maryland was granted a waiver to implement a Global Budget Revenue (GBR) reimbursement model. Statewide results for combined medical and surgical services have been reported for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. A paucity of studies exists exploring the change in care costs and outcomes for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recipients under GBR. This study aims to assess the effects of GBR on cost of care and resource utilization related to TKA at a single institution before and after GBR. METHODS The Maryland Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services database was used to find Medicare patients who underwent TKA at a single institution before (2012-2013) and after (2014-2015) GBR. A total of 150 and 161 TKAs were performed in 2012 and 2015. Cost differences were compared for each inpatient care episode, postacute care period, and readmissions. We also evaluated differences in length of stay, discharge disposition, and complication rates. RESULTS Mean inpatient cost was significantly lower in 2015 vs 2012 (P = .0014); however, analysis of postacute costs showed a nonsignificant increase in price between years (P = .1008). We demonstrated significant increase in home health (P < .0001) and significant decrease in acute rehabilitation (P = .0481). Durable medical equipment costs significantly decreased (P = .0087). CONCLUSION We demonstrate lower mean inpatient costs since GBR initiation. We reveal increased mean postacute care costs, which may be due to increased acuity for patients needing postacute care. Our results show nonsignificant reductions in length of stay, complications, and increased rate of home discharge, suggesting GBR may be effective in orchestrating reduced costs for TKA at high-volume institutions.
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- Ronald E Delanois
- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, Philadelphia, PA
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, NY
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Zhang Y, Tan Z, Liao R, Zhou Z, Kang P, Cheng X, Huang K, Yang J, Shen B, Pei F, Wang X, Yang J. The Prolonged Analgesic Efficacy of an Ultrasound-Guided Single-Shot Adductor Canal Block in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthopedics 2018; 41:e607-e614. [PMID: 29940055 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20180621-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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In this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, the authors compared the analgesic efficacy of the single-shot adductor canal block (SS-ACB) vs the continuous adductor canal block (C-ACB) with intermittent boluses during the 72-hour postoperative period. Seventy-five patients randomly received the following: a single shot of 20 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine preoperatively followed by intermittent saline boluses at 12 hours and 24 hours postoperatively (SS-ACB group); 20 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine preoperatively and 12 hours and 24 hours postoperatively (C-ACB group); or saline preoperatively and postoperatively (control group). The primary outcome was visual analog scale pain scores with movement on postoperative day 1. The dynamic pain scores of the 2 ACB groups were equivalent and were lower than those of the control group on postoperative day 1. Compared with the control group, the 2 ACB groups were less likely to use opioids on the operative day and the first 2 postoperative days. The patients in the control group and the C-ACB group exhibited less quadriceps muscle strength than those in the SS-ACB group on postoperative day 1. The time required for an SS-ACB was markedly shorter than that required for an indwelling adductor canal catheter. Further, each adductor canal catheter cost $80. Patients who received a single block reported more satisfaction with their pain-relief treatment. Given the similar analgesic effect but better quadriceps muscle strength, easier execution, and higher patient satisfaction, the SS-ACB may be more suitable for total knee arthroplasty patients than the C-ACB. [Orthopedics. 2018; 41(5):e607-e614.].
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Ibrahim A, Aly M, Farrag W, Gad EL‐Rab N, Said H, Saad A. Ultrasound‐guided adductor canal block after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Effect of adding dexamethasone to bupivacaine, a randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pain 2018; 23:135-141. [DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- A.S. Ibrahim
- Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Orthopedic Department Faculty of Medicine Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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- Anesthesia Department Faculty of Medicine Assiut University Assiut Egypt
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Sankineani SR, Reddy ARC, Ajith Kumar KS, Eachempati KK, Reddy AVG. Comparative analysis of influence of adductor canal block and multimodal periarticular infiltration versus adductor canal block alone on pain and knee range of movement after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective non-randomised study. Musculoskelet Surg 2018; 102:173-177. [PMID: 29086337 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-017-0519-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Pain management after total knee arthroplasty has seen many recent advances such as peripheral nerve blocks in order to improve the functional outcome and reduce morbidity after surgery. Adductor canal block (ACB) and multimodal periarticular infiltration (MPI) are two techniques that have been proven to be efficacious individually. We hypothesized that the combination of ACB with MPI would reduce pain and improve knee range of movement (ROM) compared to ACB alone. METHODS A prospective non-randomized study was conducted from July 2015 to December 2015 in our institution in a total of 200 consecutive patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty who were either given ACB alone (Group 1, n = 100 patients) or ACB + MPI (Group 2, n = 100 patients). All the patients were assessed for severity of pain by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 8, 24, 48 h postoperatively and knee ROM after 48 h. RESULTS Patients in ACB + MPI group had significantly better VAS scores at 8 h postoperatively but showed no significant difference at 24 and 48 h compared to ACB group. Patients in ACB + MPI group showed significantly better knee ROM after 48 h. CONCLUSIONS Our study concludes that patients receiving ACB + MPI have demonstrated better VAS scores in the immediate postoperative period but have no significant difference at the time of discharge.
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- S R Sankineani
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sunshine Hospital, P.G. Road, Secunderabad, Telangana, India.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences, Medchal, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Maxcure Hospital, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sunshine Hospital, P.G. Road, Secunderabad, Telangana, India
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Grosso MJ, Murtaugh T, Lakra A, Brown AR, Maniker RB, Cooper HJ, Macaulay W, Shah RP, Geller JA. Adductor Canal Block Compared with Periarticular Bupivacaine Injection for Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Trial. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2018; 100:1141-1146. [PMID: 29975272 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.17.01177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the last decade, the widespread use of regional anesthesia in total knee arthroplasty has led to improvements in pain control, more rapid functional recovery, and reductions in the length of the hospital stay. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of adductor canal blocks (ACB) and periarticular anesthetic injections (PAI), both with bupivacaine, for pain management in total knee arthroplasty. METHODS One hundred and fifty-five patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia were randomized to 1 of 3 groups: ACB alone (15 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine), PAI alone (50 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine with epinephrine), and ACB+PAI. The primary outcome in this study was the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score in the immediate postoperative period. Secondary outcomes included postoperative opioid use, activity level during physical therapy, length of hospital stay, and knee range of motion. RESULTS The mean VAS pain score was significantly higher after use of ACB alone, compared with the score after use of ACB+PAI, on postoperative day 1 (POD1) (3.9 versus 3.0, p = 0.04) and POD3 (4.2 versus 2.0, p = 0.02). Total opioid consumption through POD3 was significantly higher when ACB alone had been used (131 morphine equivalents [ME]) compared with PAI alone (100 ME, p = 0.02) and ACB+PAI (98 ME, p = 0.02). Opioid consumption in the ACB-alone group was significantly higher than that in the ACB+PAI group on POD2 and POD3 and significantly higher than that in the PAI-alone group on POD2. There was no significant difference in opioid consumption between the patients treated with PAI alone and those who received ACB+PAI. The activity level during physical therapy on POD0 was significantly lower after use of ACB alone (26 steps) than after use of PAI alone (68 steps, p < 0.001) or ACB+PAI (65 steps, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS This randomized controlled clinical trial demonstrated significantly higher pain scores and opioid consumption after total knee arthroplasty done with an ACB and without PAI, suggesting that ACB alone is inferior for perioperative pain control. There were no significant differences between PAI alone and ACB+PAI with regard to pain or opioid consumption. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Matthew J Grosso
- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY
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Global Budget Revenue on a Single Institution's Costs and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2018. [PMID: 29534836 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2018.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The state of Maryland was granted a waiver by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a Global Budget Revenue (GBR) reimbursement model. This study aims to compare (1) costs of inpatient hospital stays; (2) postacute care costs; (3) lengths of stay (LOS); and (4) discharge disposition who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty at a single Maryland-based orthopedic institution before and after the implementation of GBR. METHODS The Maryland Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services database was queried to obtain all Medicare patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty at a single institution before and after the implementation of GBR. We compared the differences in costs for the following: inpatient care, the postacute care period, and readmissions. In addition, we evaluated differences in LOS, discharge disposition, and complication rates. RESULTS There was a significant decrease in inpatient costs ($26,575 vs $23,712), an increase in mean home health costs ($627 vs 1608), and a decrease in mean durable medical equipment costs ($604 vs $82) and LOS (2.92 days vs 2.33 days). There was an increase in discharge to home rates (72.3% vs 78.9%) and a decrease in discharge to acute rehabilitation (4.3% vs 1.8%) CONCLUSION: Under the GBR model, our institution experienced significant cost savings during the inpatient and postacute care episodes. Thus, GBR may serve as a viable solution to reducing costs to Medicare for high-volume arthroplasty institutions with a large Medicare population. Multicentered studies are needed to verify our results.
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Cancienne JM, Patel KJ, Browne JA, Werner BC. Narcotic Use and Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:113-118. [PMID: 28887020 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Revised: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although the United States is in the midst of a narcotic epidemic, risk factors for use and the impact of perioperative narcotic use on total knee arthroplasty (TKA) outcomes is ill-defined. METHODS A national database was queried for patients who underwent primary TKA from 2007 to 2015. Patients taking narcotics in the preoperative, and for a prolonged period of time postoperatively, were identified. The risk factors for prolonged narcotic use were analyzed with a regression analysis, in addition to evaluating preoperative and prolonged postoperative use as independent risk factors for short-term and long-term complications. RESULTS In total, 113,337 patients met inclusion criteria, of which 31,733 patients were prescribed narcotics preoperatively and 35,770 patients were prescribed narcotics more than 3 months postoperatively. There are several independent risk factors for prolonged narcotic use postoperatively, the most significant being the number of narcotic prescriptions prescribed preoperatively. Preoperative narcotic use was independently associated with an increased risk of emergency room visits, readmission, infection, stiffness, and aseptic revision. Prolonged postoperative use was also associated with significantly increased rates of infection, stiffness, and aseptic revision. CONCLUSION Preoperative and prolonged narcotic use following TKA was associated with an increased risk of short-term and long-term complications following TKA. The liberal use of narcotics in the perioperative period should be considered a modifiable risk factor when considering elective TKA.
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- Jourdan M Cancienne
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, Florida
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Song SJ. Pain Management and Anesthesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Knee Surg Relat Res 2017; 29:77-79. [PMID: 28545170 PMCID: PMC5450583 DOI: 10.5792/ksrr.17.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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- Sang Jun Song
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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