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Kanayama T, Nakase J, Yoshimizu R, Ishida Y, Yanatori Y, Arima Y, Takemoto N. Periarticular cocktail injection is more useful than nerve blocks for pain management after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Asia Pac J Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Technol 2024; 36:45-49. [PMID: 38584974 PMCID: PMC10995970 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2024.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is commonly associated with moderate-to-severe postoperative pain. Notably, various pain control strategies, a femoral nerve block (FNB) with a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block (LFCNB), adductor canal block (ACB) with LFCNB, or periarticular cocktail injection (PI), have been investigated. However, no studies compare the effects of FNB with LFCNB, ACB with LFCNB, and PI for pain control after ACL reconstruction. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of FNB with LFCNB, ACB with LFCNB, and PI for pain relief in the early postoperative period after ACL reconstruction. Methods This retrospective controlled clinical trial enrolled 299 patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction at our hospital between April 2016 and October 2022. We categorized these cases into groups based on the use of PI (PI group), FNB with LFCNB (FNB group), and ACB with LFCNB (ACB group) for pain management. We selected 40 cases each, with matched age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) from each group, resulting in 120 cases for analysis. In the FNB and ACB groups, 0.75% ropivacaine 15 ml was injected under ultrasound guidance preoperatively. In the PI group, a mixture of 0.75% ropivacaine 20 ml, normal saline 20 ml, and dexamethasone 6.6 mg was injected half at the start of surgery and the rest just before wound closure. Patient demographics (age, sex, height, body weight, and BMI) and surgical data (the requirement for meniscal repair, operative time, and tourniquet inflation time) were analyzed. After ACL reconstruction, patients' numerical rating scale pain scores (NRS) (0-10) were recorded at 30 min and 4, 8, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h postoperatively. NRS were then compared among the three groups using analysis of variance. In addition, within each group, these data were compared between the NRS ≥7 and NRS ≤6 groups using a t-test. Results There were no significant differences in patient demographics and surgical data. Pain scores were significantly higher in the PI group than in the FCB and ACB groups 30 min postoperatively, but they were lower at 12, 24, 48, and 72 h postoperatively. In the FNB group, there were no significant differences in the demographic and surgical data by NRS pain score. In the ACB group, the number of men was significantly higher in the NRS ≥7 group than in the NRS ≤6 group (p = 0.015). In the PI group, tourniquet inflation time was significantly longer in the NRS ≥7 group than in the NRS ≤6 group (p = 0.008). Conclusions Following ACL reconstruction using a hamstring autograft, periarticular cocktail significantly reduced early postoperative pain compared with nerve block combinations.
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- Tomoyuki Kanayama
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
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Day MS, Boryan A. Current Evidence-based Approaches to Multimodal Pain Control and Opioid Minimization After Arthroscopic and Knee Preservation Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:e24-e32. [PMID: 37611405 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Nonarthroplasty knee procedures are common and may cause a wide spectrum of postoperative pain, ranging from minimal to severe, depending on the patient, pathology, and procedure. Procedures include ligament repair and reconstruction, especially anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscal débridement, repair and transplant, periarticular osteotomy, and cartilage restoration. Multimodal analgesia regimens have been implemented successfully, but notable variation characterizes current protocols. Increased public and physician awareness of the burden of opioid usage in the United States has encouraged the medical community to embrace opioid-minimizing and nonopioid techniques to mitigate the deleterious effects of these medications. Nonopioid medications; anesthesia techniques; surgical techniques; and postoperative nonmedication strategies, including physical therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, cryotherapy, cognitive techniques, and non-Western interventions, can form part of an effective multimodal approach. A multimodal approach can facilitate adequate analgesia without compromising patient satisfaction or outcome.
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- Michael Sean Day
- From the WellSpan Sports Medicine, WellSpan Chambersburg Orthopedic Surgery, WellSpan Health (Day), and the WellSpan Chambersburg Anesthesia, WellSpan Health, Chambersburg, PA (Boryan)
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Ramanujam V, DiMaria S, Varma V. Ultrasound-Guided Genicular Nerve Blocks for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery in an Outpatient Setting: A Case Series. Cureus 2023; 15:e44550. [PMID: 37790037 PMCID: PMC10544945 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Arthroscopic knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is commonly performed as an outpatient surgery, where adequate pain control and early ambulation play key roles in recovery and discharge. Peripheral nerve blocks aid in this purpose. Blockade of the genicular nerves, the articular branches of the knee, has recently become popular for knee surgery. We report on four patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with ultrasound-guided genicular nerve blocks (GNBs) under general anesthesia. The blocks were reliably performed without any complications, and the patients experienced good pain control, reduced opioid intake, and timely discharge following the surgery. These findings necessitate future investigations into the use of GNBs in ACL reconstruction.
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- Vendhan Ramanujam
- Anesthesiology, Rhode Island Hospital/The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Rhode Island Hospital/The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Rhode Island Hospital/The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, USA
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Liu H, Song X, Li C, Li Y, Guo W, Zhang H. Femoral Nerve Block and Local Instillation Analgesia Associated With More Reliable Efficacy in Regional Anesthesia Interventions Within 24 Hours Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Network Meta-analysis. Arthroscopy 2023; 39:1273-1295. [PMID: 36708747 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2022.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the relative effectiveness of different regional anesthetic techniques (peripheral nerve blocks, local instillation analgesia, including intra-articular, subcutaneous, and periarticular infiltration) in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases were searched from their inception to December 31, 2020. The search was supplemented by manual review of relevant reference lists. Randomized controlled trials of participants after ACLR that compared regional anesthesia interventions were selected. The 2 coprimary outcomes were (1) rest pain scores and (2) cumulative oral morphine equivalent consumption on day 1 (24 hours) post-ACLR. Data were pooled using a Bayesian framework. RESULTS Of 759 records identified, 46 trials were eligible, evaluating 9 interventions in 3,171 patients. Local instillation analgesia (LIA), including intra-articular, subcutaneous, and periarticular infiltration, had significant improvement in pain relief as compared with placebo (-0.91; 95% CrI -1.45 to -0.37). Femoral nerve block (FNB) also showed significant effects in relieving pain as compared with placebo (-0.70; 95% 95% credible interval [CrI] -1.28 to -0.12). Compared with placebo, a significant reduction in opioid consumption was found in LIA (mean difference -13.29 mg; 95% CrI -21.77 to -4.91) and FNB (mean difference -13.97 mg; 95% CrI -24.71 to -3.04). Femoral and sciatic nerve block showed the greatest ranking for pain relief and opioid consumption without significant evidence (P > .05) to support superiority in comparison with placebo, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our meta-analysis shows that FNB and LIA can significantly diminish postoperative pain and reduce opioid consumption following ACLR compared with placebo in the setting of regional anesthesia, and femoral and sciatic nerve block may be the number 1 top-ranked analgesic technique despite high uncertainty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I, Systematic review of Level I studies.
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- Hongzhi Liu
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Weifang Traditional Chinese Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Wangjing Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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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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Hussain N, Brull R, Vannabouathong C, Speer J, Lagnese C, McCartney CJL, Abdallah FW. Network meta-analysis of the analgesic effectiveness of regional anaesthesia techniques for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Anaesthesia 2023; 78:207-224. [PMID: 36326047 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction can cause moderate to severe acute postoperative pain. Despite advances in our understanding of knee innervation, consensus regarding the most effective regional anaesthesia techniques for this surgical population is lacking. This network meta-analysis compared effectiveness of regional anaesthesia techniques used to provide analgesia for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Randomised trials examining regional anaesthesia techniques for analgesia following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were sought. The primary outcome was opioid consumption during the first 24 h postoperatively. Secondary outcomes were: rest pain at 0, 6, 12 and 24 h; area under the curve of pain over 24 h; and opioid-related adverse effects and functional recovery. Network meta-analysis was conducted using a frequentist approach. A total of 57 trials (4069 patients) investigating femoral nerve block, sciatic nerve block, adductor canal block, local anaesthetic infiltration, graft-donor site infiltration and systemic analgesia alone (control) were included. For opioid consumption, all regional anaesthesia techniques were superior to systemic analgesia alone, but differences between regional techniques were not significant. Single-injection femoral nerve block combined with sciatic nerve block had the highest p value probability for reducing postoperative opioid consumption and area under the curve for pain severity over 24 h (78% and 90%, respectively). Continuous femoral nerve block had the highest probability (87%) of reducing opioid-related adverse effects, while local infiltration analgesia had the highest probability (88%) of optimising functional recovery. In contrast, systemic analgesia, local infiltration analgesia and adductor canal block were each poor performers across all analgesic outcomes. Regional anaesthesia techniques that target both the femoral and sciatic nerve distributions, namely a combination of single-injection nerve blocks, provide the most consistent analgesic benefits for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared with all other techniques but will most likely impair postoperative function. Importantly, adductor canal block, local infiltration analgesia and systemic analgesia alone each perform poorly for acute pain management following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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- N Hussain
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Akron, OH, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia, and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, ON, Canada
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Cai Z, Yang Y, Liu D, Lu W, Pan L, He M, Xie W, Yu D, Li H, Jin H, Li Y, Xiao W. The effect of hamstring donor-site block for functional outcomes and rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Front Surg 2023; 10:1003022. [PMID: 36761023 PMCID: PMC9905737 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1003022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Purpose To determine the effect of local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) at the donor site combined with a femoral nerve block (FNB) on short-term postoperative pain, functional outcomes, and rehabilitation after arthroscopic hamstring tendon autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Methods This study was a single center, randomized controlled trial. Seventy-three subjects with ACL rupture were enrolled. Participants were randomly allocated to two groups, 47 in the experimental group (Group A) and 26 in the control group (Group B). All operations were performed under FNB. In Group A, 10 ml of 1% ropivacaine was injected precisely at the hamstring donor site. Patients in Group B were treated with the same amount of saline. Preoperatively and postoperatively, pain scores based on the numerical rating scale (NRS) and consumption of opioids were recorded. In addition, knee functions were assessed by the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form (IKDC), the Lysholm score, and the Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) preoperatively and postoperatively at 1 and 3 months. In addition, we applied the KNEELAX3 arthrometer to evaluate the stability of the knee preoperatively and postoperatively so that subjective and objective knee conditions were obtained to help us assess knee recovery in a comprehensive manner. Results The hamstring donor-site block reduced pain within the first 12 postoperative hours. There were no significant differences between two groups in pain intensity preoperatively and equal to or greater than 24 hours postoperatively. Furthermore, there were no differences between the groups concerning knee functions preoperatively or in the short-term follow-up at 1 and 3 months. Conclusion LIA at the donor site can effectively improve the early postoperative pain of patients after ACLR and reduce the use of opioids without affecting the functional outcomes of the surgery.
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- Zijun Cai
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,Correspondence: Yusheng Li Wenfeng Xiao
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China,Correspondence: Yusheng Li Wenfeng Xiao
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A quadruple peripheral nerve block outside the OR for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction reduces the OR occupancy time. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022:10.1007/s00167-022-07246-2. [PMID: 36469051 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-07246-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/07/2022]
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PURPOSE The use of regional anesthesia (RA) for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction reduces morphine consumption, the time spent in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and the hospital readmission rate. However, RA failures due to delays in the induction of anesthesia and its unpredictable success rate (Cuvillon et al. Ann Fr Anesth 29:710-715, 2010; Jankowski et al. Anesth Analg 10.1213/01.ANE.0000081798.89853.E7) can lead to disorganization of the operating room (OR) schedule. The hypothesis is that performing RA outside the OR will significantly reduce the OR occupancy time relative to using general anesthesia (GA). The primary objective was to compare the OR occupancy time between RA and GA when performing ACL reconstruction. METHODS This was a retrospective, single-center study of data collected prospectively from consecutive patients operated by a single surgeon between January 2019 and December 2020. The patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were divided into two groups based on the type of anesthesia they received (GA, RA). RA consisted of a quadruple peripheral nerve block (femoral, sciatic, obturator and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves). The durations of the perioperative stages of the patient's journey in the OR suite were compared between these two groups. RESULTS The analysis involved 469 ACL reconstructions: 356 GA and 113 RA. The two groups were comparable in age, gender and ASA score (American Society of Anesthesiologists). The OR occupancy time for ACL reconstruction with RA was reduced by a mean of 13 min (70 ± 12 SD vs. 83 ± 14 SD; P < 0.0001) and the PACU time by 41 min relative to GA (P < 0.0001). The entry-incision time was reduced by an average of 8 min and the end-exit time by 3 min (P < 0.0001). The care time in the PACU was reduced from 84 ± 35 to 46 ± 26 min (P < 0.0001). However, performing anesthesia outside the OR (i.e., in a RA block room) did not reduce the turnover time (n.s). CONCLUSION Performing RA outside the OR reduced the OR occupancy time by nearly 20% relative to using GA for ACL reconstructions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV.
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Hampton H, Torre M, Satalich J, Pershad P, Gammon L, O’Connell R, Brusilovsky I, Vap A. Benefits of Implementing an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in Ambulatory Surgery. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221133412. [PMID: 36452342 PMCID: PMC9703544 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221133412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in orthopaedic surgery have garnered significant focus due to their ability to control pain adequately in the immediate postoperative window, allowing for earlier mobilization, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications. Virginia Commonwealth University created a multimodal pain management approach in which patients receive a preoperative femoral nerve block followed by periarticular intraoperative local injection anesthesia consisting of bupivacaine, ketamine, and ketorolac. HYPOTHESIS We hypothesized that implementation of the ERAS protocol will decrease postoperative pain scores, decrease recovery time in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), and decrease opioid use in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Two patient cohorts were involved: before ERAS implementation (pre-ERAS) and after (post-ERAS). Patients with ACL reconstruction only and patients with ACL reconstruction with meniscal repair were analyzed separately. Post-ERAS patients received an intraoperative periarticular injection of bupivacaine, ketamine, and ketorolac and a postoperative multimodal pain regimen. Outcomes included time spent in the PACU, short-term and long-term opioid consumption, and pain score at discharge from the PACU. RESULTS Compared with pre-ERAS patients, post-ERAS patients had decreased pain (2.1 vs 0.84 out of 10, respectively), spent less time in the PACU (79.4 vs 62.8 minutes, respectively), and had less opioid consumption in the immediate postoperative period (4.55 vs 2.26 total morphine milligram equivalents [MMEs], respectively) (P < .001 for all). After ERAS implementation, long-term MME use decreased from 410 to 321 between 0 and 2 weeks postoperatively, 92.6 to 1.69 between 2 and 6 weeks, and 494.5 to 323 between 0 and 6 weeks (P < .001 for all). All domains showed significant improvements for both the ACL and the ACL plus meniscal repair cohorts, with the exception of pain at discharge in the ACL plus meniscal repair group. CONCLUSION The study findings suggest that an enhanced recovery pathways protocol that includes a standardized intraoperative periarticular bupivacaine, ketamine, and ketorolac injection improves pain scores in the immediate postoperative window, decreases opioid consumption, and reduces recovery time in the PACU for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.
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- Hailey Hampton
- Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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Combined femoral-obturator-sciatic nerve block has superior postoperative pain score and earlier ambulation as compared to spinal anaesthesia for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:3480-3487. [PMID: 35366076 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-022-06955-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Peripheral nerve blocks can be a suitable alternative to central neuraxial blockage, as the sole anaesthetic agent for better early postoperative outcomes, decreased hospital stay and earlier mobilisation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) surgery. The purpose of this study was to compare consciousness during the procedure, pain during early postoperative period (< 7 days), and perioperative outcomes following ACLR using combined sciatic, femoral, and obturator nerve blocks compared to the spinal anaesthesia. METHODS This was a prospective case-control study including patients between 18 and 55 years of age, with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury confirmed clinically and radiologically and undergoing ACLR. Patients were allocated in the two groups alternatively, group 1 included patients who received combined nerve blocks, and group 2 included patients who received spinal anaesthesia for the surgery. The sensory effect, motor effect, adequacy of anaesthesia, perioperative analgesic use, duration of stay, postoperative pain (visual analogue scale 0-10 cm) and functional outcomes were noted. RESULTS There were 60 patients in each group. A total of seven patients in group 1 (11%) and two patients in group 2 (3%) needed conversion to general anaesthesia (n.s.). In group 1, out of 53 patients who underwent surgery, 26 patients had no perception of surgery in the joint, 17 patients had perception of manipulation of the knee joint, 4 patients had sense of touch, and 6 patients had sensation of pain in the knee (VAS scale less than 3). In group 2, out of 58 patients, 42 patients had no perception of surgery, 12 had a perception of manipulation of the knee joint, 2 had sense of touch, and 2 had sensation of pain in the knee. Blockage of sensory effect was significantly better in group 2 (p = 0.0001). However, the motor effect was comparable between the two groups (n.s.). Group 1 had significantly better pain scores 6, 12, and 18 h after the surgery. Moreover, patients in group 1 also had faster ambulation (mean difference of 5.5 h, p = 0.0001) and reduced hospital stay (mean difference of 8.4 h, p = 0.0001). CONCLUSION Combined sciatic, femoral, and adductor canal block is an effective sole anaesthetic modality for ACLR. The sensory effect was inferior when compared to spinal anaesthesia but sufficient for the procedure without the need for supplementation with any other anaesthetic modality. Patients receiving this combined nerve block had lesser early postoperative pain scores, earlier ambulation, and shorter hospital stay as compared to the spinal anaesthesia. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3.
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De Lamo-Rovira J, López-Caba F, Giménez-Giménez J, Szczepan W, Quijada-Rodriguez JL, Solera-Martínez M. Periarticular injection and hamstring block versus placebo for pain control in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A randomized controlled trial. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2022:10.1007/s00590-022-03357-1. [PMID: 35984519 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03357-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To study the effectiveness of periarticular infiltration (PI), including the proximal donor site vs. placebo in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. METHOD A total of 44 patients were randomized in two groups assigned to receive PI or placebo. The perioperative protocol was the same for both groups. The principal outcome was pain measured at 8 and 24 h by a visual analog scale (VAS). The pain was registered in the knee and the proximal donor site. Pain scores were also assessed to determine whether the VAS improvement would reach the threshold values reported for the minimal clinically significant difference. The secondary outcome was the need for opioid rescue medication. RESULTS Patients receiving PI exhibited lower pain values in the knee at 8 h (mean PI 35.00 ± 5.76 vs. placebo 60.23 ± 4.52 p = 0.01) and at 24 h (mean PI 37.23 ± 5.62 vs. placebo 55.55 ± 3.41 p = 0.008). These results were above the threshold for clinical significance. No improvements were found in proximal donor site pain and consumption of opioid rescue medication. Complications were comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSION PI significantly reduced pain in the knee vs. placebo after ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft at 8 and 24 h after surgery. The instillation of part of the mixture in the proximal hamstring stump did not result in any improvement LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I: Level I, randomized controlled trial.
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- Joaquín De Lamo-Rovira
- Department of Orthopaedics, Virgen de La Luz Hospital, Hermandad Donantes de Sangre street, 16004, Cuenca, Spain.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Virgen de La Luz Hospital, Hermandad Donantes de Sangre street, 16004, Cuenca, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Virgen de La Luz Hospital, Hermandad Donantes de Sangre street, 16004, Cuenca, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Virgen de La Luz Hospital, Hermandad Donantes de Sangre street, 16004, Cuenca, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Virgen de La Luz Hospital, Hermandad Donantes de Sangre street, 16004, Cuenca, Spain
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- Health and Social Research Center and Faculty of Nursing, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Edificio Melchor Cano. Santa Teresa Jornet S/N, Cuenca, Spain
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Schaver AL, Glass NA, Duchman KR, Wolf BR, Westermann RW. Periarticular Local Infiltrative Anesthesia and Regional Adductor Canal Block Provide Equivalent Pain Relief After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1217-1223. [PMID: 34808250 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare postoperative pain and recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in patients who received an adductor canal block (ACB) or periarticular local infiltrative anesthesia (LIA). METHODS A retrospective review of a prospectively collected ACL registry was performed. Patients underwent ACLR at a single institution between January 2015 and September 2020 and received long-acting local anesthesia with a preoperative ultrasound-guided ACB or periarticular LIA after surgery. Visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores, milligram morphine equivalents (MME) consumed in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and total hospital recovery time were compared. Univariate analysis was used to compare VAS pain and MME totals between overall groups and groups propensity score matched for age, sex, body mass index, graft type, and meniscal treatment. Results are presented as mean (95%CI) unless otherwise indicated. RESULTS There were 265 knees (253 patients) included (LIA, 157 knees; ACB, 108 knees). Overall, VAS pain scores before hospital discharge (LIA: 2.6 [2.4-2.8] vs ACB: 2.4 [2.1-2.7]; P = .334) and total MMEs were similar (LIA: 17.6 [16.4-18.8] vs ACB: 18.5 [17.2-19.8] (MME); P =.134). Median time to discharge also did not significantly differ (LIA: 137.5 [IQR: 116-178] vs. ACB: 147 [IQR: 123-183] (min); P = .118). Matched subanalysis (LIA and ACB; n = 94) did not reveal significant differences in VAS pain before discharge (LIA: 2.4 [2.1-2.7] vs ACB: 2.7 [2.4-3.0]; P = .134) or total MMEs (LIA: 18.6 (17.2-20.0) vs ACB: 17.9 (16.4-19.4); P = .520). CONCLUSION The use of ACB or LIA resulted in similar early pain levels, opioid consumption, and hospital recovery times after ACLR surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, retrospective comparison study.
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- Andrew L Schaver
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.A..
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Su P, Zhang L, Zhu Y, Li J, Fu W. Most Analgesia Treatments Have No Clinical Significance for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Network Meta-analysis of 66 Randomized Controlled Trials. Arthroscopy 2022; 38:1326-1340.e0. [PMID: 34454059 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.08.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 08/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the relative efficacy of several clinical treatments for postoperative analgesia of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction through network meta-analysis based on multiple published randomized controlled trials. METHODS We searched PubMed, the Cochrane library, EMBASE, and Web of Science, each from inception until February 15, 2021. Outcomes including pain scores at rest (visual analog scale, numerical rating scales, and other scales, which were converted to a standardized 0-10 scale), morphine consumption, and complications were meta-analyzed. Quality of the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. The authors defined the best choice for postoperative analgesia as the one that had significant difference in pain scores, morphine consumption, and had no significant difference in the risk of complications compared with placebo in the initial 48 postoperative hours. RESULTS In total, 66 studies with 4,168 patients were included in this network meta-analysis. Only periarticular infiltration was significantly superior to placebo in pain scores and morphine consumption (pain at 2 hours: mean difference [MD] -0.74, 95% confidence interval [CI] -1.36 to -0.12; pain at 6 hours: MD -0.81, 95% CI -1.42 to -0.21; pain at 12 hours: MD -0.85, 95% CI -1.53 to -0.17; pain at 24 hours: MD -0.80, 95% CI -1.19 to -0.40; morphine consumption at 24 hours: MD -10.12, 95% CI -14.31 to -5.93; morphine consumption at 48 hours: MD -5.62, 95% CI -6.74 to -4.51). Periarticular infiltration did not increase the risk of complications compared with placebo (nausea and vomiting: odds ratio [OR] 0.63, 95% CI 0.34-1.16; pruritus: OR 0.74, 95% CI 0.35-1.58; urinary retention: OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.25-1.23). In addition, There was no significant difference between adductor canal block and femoral nerve block in pain scores and morphine consumption (pain at 2 hours: MD -0.01, 95% CI -1.44 to 1.42; pain at 6 hours: MD 0.29, 95% CI -0.28 to 0.86; pain at 12 hours: MD 0.36, 95% CI -0.44 to 1.16; pain at 24 hours: MD 0.26, 95% CI -0.22 to 0.75; pain at 48 hours: MD -0.36, 95% CI -0.97 to 0.24; morphine at 24 hours: MD 1.04, 95% CI -4.70 to 6.79; morphine at 48 hours: MD -0.32, 95% CI -0.70 to 0.07; postoperative nausea and vomiting: OR 1.07, 95% CI 0.55-2.09; pruritus: OR 1.36, 95% CI 0.66-2.79; urinary retention: OR 1.41, 95% CI 0.37-5.29). CONCLUSIONS Based on current evidence, most analgesic methods could result in lower pain scores and decrease morphine consumption when compared with placebo; however, differences between methods were small and inconsistent. There seemed to be no significant difference between adductor canal block and femoral nerve block in pain score, morphine consumption and complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, meta-analysis of Level I RCTs.
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- Peng Su
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Finance, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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Shin SK, Lee DK, Shin DW, Yum TH, Kim JH. Local Infiltration Analgesia Versus Femoral Nerve Block for Pain Control in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis. Orthop J Sports Med 2021; 9:23259671211050616. [PMID: 34796241 PMCID: PMC8593291 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211050616] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is often performed on an outpatient basis; thus, effective pain management is essential to improving patient satisfaction and function. Local infiltration analgesia (LIA) and femoral nerve block (FNB) have been commonly used for pain management in ACLR. However, the comparative efficacy and safety between the 2 techniques remains a topic of controversy. Purpose: To compare pain reduction, opioid consumption, and side effects of LIA and FNB after ACLR. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases was performed to identify studies comparing pain on the visual analog scale (a 100-mm scale), total morphine-equivalent consumption, and side effects between the 2 techniques after ACLR at the early postoperative period. The LIA was categorized into intra-articular injection and periarticular injection, and subgroup analyses were performed comparing either intra-articular injection or periarticular injection with FNB. Two reviewers performed study selection, risk-of-bias assessment, and data extraction. Results: A total of 10 studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. In terms of VAS pain scores, our pooled analysis indicated that FNB was significantly more effective at 2 hours postoperatively compared with LIA (mean difference, 8.19 [95% confidence interval (CI), 0.75 to 15.63]; P = .03), with no significant difference between the 2 techniques at 4, 8, and 12 hours postoperatively; however, LIA was significantly more effective at 24 hours postoperatively compared with FNB (mean difference, 5.61 [95% CI, −10.43 to −0.79]; P = .02). Moreover, periarticular injection showed a significant improved VAS pain score compared with FNB at 24 hours postoperatively (mean difference, 11.44 [95% CI, −20.08 to −2.80]; P = .009), and the improvement reached the threshold of minimal clinically important difference of 9.9. Total morphine-equivalent consumption showed no difference between the 2 techniques, and side effects were unable to be quantified for the meta-analysis because of a lack of data. Conclusion: Compared with FNB, LIA was not as effective at 2 hours, comparable within 12 hours, and significantly more effective at 24 hours postoperatively for reducing pain after ACLR. Total morphine-equivalent consumption showed no significant differences between the 2 techniques.
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- Seong Kee Shin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyung-Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Bolia IK, Haratian A, Bell JA, Hasan LK, Saboori N, Palmer R, Petrigliano FA, Weber AE. Managing Perioperative Pain After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction: Perspectives from a Sports Medicine Surgeon. Open Access J Sports Med 2021; 12:129-138. [PMID: 34512045 PMCID: PMC8426642 DOI: 10.2147/oajsm.s266227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (ACLR) are a relatively common procedure in orthopedic sports medicine with an estimated 130,000 arthroscopic operations performed annually. Most procedures are carried out on an outpatient basis, and though success rates of ACLR are as high as 95%, pain remains the most common postoperative complication delaying patient discharge, and thereby increasing the costs associated with patient care. Despite the success and relative frequency of ACLR surgery, optimal and widely accepted strategies and regimens for controlling perioperative pain are not well established. In recent years, the paradigm of pain control has shifted from exclusively utilizing opiates and opioid medications in the acute postoperative period to employing other agents and techniques including nerve blocks, intra-articular and periarticular injections of local anesthetic agents, NSAIDs, and less commonly, ketamine, tranexamic acid (TXA), sedatives, gabapentin, and corticosteroids. More often, these agents are now used in combination and in synergy with one another as part of a multimodal approach to pain management in ACLR, with the goal of reducing postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and the incidence of delayed hospital discharge. The purpose of this review is to consolidate current literature on various agents involved in the management of postoperative pain following ACLR, including the role of classically used opiate and opioid medications, as well as to describe other drugs currently utilized in practice either individually or in conjunction with other agents as part of a multimodal regimen in pain management in ACLR.
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- Ioanna K Bolia
- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Epstein Family Center for Sports Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Olmos AV, Steen S, Boscardin CK, Chang JM, Manahan G, Little AR, Lee MC, Liu LL. Increasing the use of multimodal analgesia during adult surgery in a tertiary academic anaesthesia department. BMJ Open Qual 2021; 10:bmjoq-2020-001320. [PMID: 34281910 PMCID: PMC8291327 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Multimodal analgesia pathways have been shown to reduce opioid use and side effects in surgical patients. A quality improvement initiative was implemented to increase the use of multimodal analgesia in adult patients presenting for general anaesthesia at an academic tertiary care centre. The aim of this study was to increase adoption of a perioperative multimodal analgesia protocol across a broad population of surgical patients. The use of multimodal analgesia was tracked as a process metric. Our primary outcome was opioid use normalised to oral morphine equivalents (OME) intraoperatively, in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU), and 48 hours postoperatively. Pain scores and use of antiemetics were measured as balancing metrics. Methods We conducted a quality improvement study of a multimodal analgesia protocol implemented for adult (≥18 and≤70) non-transplant patients undergoing general anaesthesia (≥180 min). Components of multimodal analgesia were defined as (1) preoperative analgesic medication (acetaminophen, celecoxib, diclofenac, gabapentin), (2) regional anaesthesia (peripheral nerve block or catheter, epidural catheter or spinal) or (3) intraoperative analgesic medication (ketamine, ketorolac, lidocaine infusion, magnesium, acetaminophen, dexamethasone ≥8 mg, dexmedetomidine). We compared opioid use, pain scores and antiemetic use for patients 1 year before (baseline group—1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019) and 1 year after (implementation group—1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020) project implementation. Results Use of multimodal analgesia improved from 53.9% in the baseline group to 67.5% in the implementation group (p<0.001). There was no significant difference in intraoperative OME use before and after implementation (β0=44.0, β2=0.52, p=0.875). OME decreased after the project implementation in the PACU (β0=34.4, β2=−3.88, p<0.001) and 48 hours postoperatively (β0=184.9, β2=−22.59, p<0.001), while pain scores during those time points were similar. Conclusion A perioperative pragmatic multimodal analgesic intervention was associated with reduced OME use in the PACU and 48 hours postoperatively.
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- Andrea V Olmos
- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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Martin R, Kirkham KR, Ngo THN, Gonvers E, Lambert J, Albrecht E. Combination of femoral triangle block and infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (iPACK) versus local infiltration analgesia for analgesia after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled triple-blinded trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021; 46:763-768. [PMID: 34039734 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2021-102631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Femoral triangle block and local infiltration analgesia are two effective analgesic techniques after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Recently, the iPACK block (infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee) has been described to relieve posterior knee pain. This randomized controlled triple-blinded trial tested the hypothesis that the combination of femoral triangle block and iPACK provides superior analgesia to local infiltration analgesia after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. METHODS Sixty patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction received general anesthesia and were randomly allocated to two groups: femoral triangle block and iPACK under ultrasound guidance or local infiltration analgesia. For each group, a total of 160 mg of ropivacaine was injected. Postoperative pain treatment followed a predefined protocol with intravenous morphine patient-controlled analgesia, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. The primary outcome was cumulative intravenous morphine consumption at 24 hours postoperatively. Secondary pain-related outcomes included pain scores (Numeric Rating Scale out of 10) measured at 2 and 24 hours postoperatively. Functional outcomes, such as range of motion and quadriceps strength, were also recorded at 24 postoperative hours, and at 4 and 8 postoperative months. RESULTS Cumulative intravenous morphine consumption at 24 hours postoperatively was significantly reduced in the femoral triangle block and iPACK group (femoral triangle block and iPACK: 9.7 mg (95% CI: 6.7 to 12.7); local infiltration analgesia: 17.0 mg (95% CI: 11.1 to 23.0), p=0.03). Other pain-related and functional-related outcomes were similar between groups. CONCLUSIONS The combination of femoral triangle block and iPACK reduces intravenous morphine consumption during the first 24 hours after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, when compared with local infiltration analgesia, without effect on other pain-related, early, or late functional-related outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT03680716).
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- Robin Martin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Lausanne University Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Chen J, Wang X. The efficacy and safety of local infiltration analgesia vs femoral nerve block after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A retrospective trial protocol. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e23895. [PMID: 33545958 PMCID: PMC7837884 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several previous trials have attempted to compare the efficacy of femoral nerve block (FNB) and local infiltrative analgesia (LIA) for patients received anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, but reached inconsistent conclusions. The primary purpose of this present research was to compare the FNB and LIA in the reconstruction of ACL. METHODS This investigation was conducted and then reported on the basis of Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in the Epidemiology checklist. From our registry database, we retrospectively determined 688 patients who received the primary reconstruction of ACL from 2016 to 2019 at our academic institutions. This current retrospective cohort study was approved through the institutional review committee at our hospital. Inclusion criteria contained the primary or autograft bone-patellar tendine-bone reconstruction of ACL in the patients over 16 years of age. Patients in the LIA group underwent intraoperative infiltration at the harvested site after tendon harvest, with use of 2 mg/mL of ropivacaine 20 mL and 5 mg/mL of epinephrine, respectively. After the reconstruction of ACL, 5 Lg/mL of epinephrine, and 20 mL of ropivacaine (2 mg/mL) were injected at the site of surgical trauma. The patient in FNB group was given 40 mL of ropivacaine (2 mg/mL), and the ropivacaine was injected into femoral nerve sheath at femoral triangle level. The primary outcome was the consumption of morphine 24 h after the operation. And the secondary results involved the complications, functional results, and the scores of pain. RESULTS It is assumed that the efficacy of LIA in the early postoperative pain is no less than that of FNB. For our study, the major limitation is the lack of randomization. Nevertheless, these data were prospectively harvested, with high response rate of patient. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study protocol was registered in Research Registry (researchregistry6277).
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Kew ME, Bodkin SG, Diduch DR, Smith MK, Wiggins A, Brockmeier SF, Werner BC, Gwathmey FW, Miller MD, Hart JM. The Influence of Perioperative Nerve Block on Strength and Functional Return to Sports After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Am J Sports Med 2020; 48:1689-1695. [PMID: 32343596 DOI: 10.1177/0363546520914615] [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] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients often have quadriceps or hamstring weakness after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), despite postoperative physical therapy regimens; however, little evidence exists connecting nerve blocks and ACLR outcomes. PURPOSE To compare muscle strength at return to play in patients who received a nerve block with ACLR and determine whether a specific block type affected subjective knee function. STUDY DESIGN Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Patients were recruited 5 to 7 months after primary, isolated ACLR and completed bilateral isokinetic strength tests of the knee extensor/flexor groups as a single-session return-to-sport test. Subjective outcomes were assessed with the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score. Strength was expressed as torque normalized to mass (N·m/kg) and limb symmetry index as involved/uninvolved torque. Chart review was used to determine the type of nerve block and graft used. Nerve block types were classified as knee extensor motor (femoral nerve), knee flexor motor (sciatic nerve), or isolated sensory (adductor canal block/saphenous nerve). A 1-way analysis of covariance controlling for graft type was used. RESULTS A total of 169 patients were included. Graft type distribution consisted of 102 (60.4%) ipsilateral bone-patellar tendon-bone (BTB) and 67 (39.6%) ipsilateral hamstring tendon. Nerve block type distribution consisted of 38 (22.5%) femoral, 25 (14.8%) saphenous, 45 (26.6%) femoral and sciatic, and 61 (36.1%) saphenous and sciatic. No significant difference was found in knee extensor strength (P = .113) or symmetry (P = .860) between patients with knee extensor motor blocks (1.57 ± 0.45 N·m/kg; 70.1% ± 15.3%) and those without (1.47 ± 0.47 N·m/kg; 69.6% ± 18.8%). A significant difference was found between patients with knee flexor motor blocks (0.83 ± 0.26 N·m/kg) and those without (0.92 ± 0.27 N·m/kg) for normalized knee flexor strength (P = .21) but not knee flexor symmetry (P = .592). Controlling for graft type, there were no differences in subjective knee function (IKDC score) between all nerve block groups (P = .57). CONCLUSION Our data showed that use of a sciatic nerve block with ACLR in patients with hamstring and BTB grafts influences persistent knee flexor strength deficits at time of return to sports. Although the cause of postoperative muscular weakness is multifactorial, this study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that perioperative nerve blocks affect muscle strength and functional rehabilitation after ACLR.
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- Michelle E Kew
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Kinesiology Department, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Memorial Healthcare System, Department of Orthopaedics, Hollywood, Florida, USA
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- University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Kinesiology Department, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Kavak Akelma F, Baran Akkuş I, Altinsoy S, Özkan D, Ergil J. The effects of pregabalin and adductor canal block on postoperative pain in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Turk J Med Sci 2020; 50:195-204. [PMID: 31887853 PMCID: PMC7080358 DOI: 10.3906/sag-1906-66] [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] [Received: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background/aim To determine the effectiveness of pregabalin and adductor canal block on opioid consumption, postoperative pain, and fast-tracking. Materials and methods A total of 51 American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) classification I–II patients aged 18–70 years who were scheduled to undergo elective anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were included in the study. Patients were randomized into groups P, A, and C. Patients in group P (n = 16), received 150 mg of preoperative oral pregabalin, patients in group A (n = 17) received postoperative adductor canal blockade, and patients in group C (n = 18) received neither adductor canal block nor pregabalin. Surgeries were performed under spinal anaesthesia with hyperbaric bupivacaine following monitorization. Demographic data along with block features, hemodynamic data, mean opioid consumption, numerical rating scale score, White’s fast-track score, and postoperative adverse effects were recorded. Results Fifty-seven patients were enrolled in the study, and 6 patients were excluded from the study; the data of 51 patients were included in the final analyses. Demographic characteristics and hemodynamic data were similar between the 3groups. Postoperative opioid consumption was significantly lower in groups A and P compared with group C (group P = 178.75 mg, group C = 318.61 mg, group A = 236.47 mg; P < 0.05). The regression of sensory block was significantly slower in group P (P < 0.05). The first analgesic requirement was earlier in group C than in groups P and A (P < 0.05). Patients in group P had higher fast-track scores at 8 h and 12 h compared with group C (P < 0.05); however, group A fast-track scores were similar to those of the other 2groups (P > 0.05). The rate of postoperative adverse effects was similar between the groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion Preoperative pregabalin (150 mg) reduced postoperative opioid consumption as much as adductor canal block in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The first analgesic requirement was earlier in group C than in groups P and A. In addition, pregabalin can prolong the duration of spinal sensory block and shorten the time required to achieve high fast-tracking scores. We recommend the use of both methods as a part of multimodal analgesia.
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- Fatma Kavak Akelma
- University of Health Sciences, Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Anaesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Ambrosoli AL, Guzzetti L, Severgnini P, Fedele LL, Musella G, Crespi A, Novario R, Cappelleri G. Postoperative analgesia and early functional recovery after day-case anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized trial on local anesthetic delivery methods for continuous infusion adductor canal block. Minerva Anestesiol 2019; 85:962-970. [DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.19.13474-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Wu CL, King AB, Geiger TM, Grant MC, Grocott MPW, Gupta R, Hah JM, Miller TE, Shaw AD, Gan TJ, Thacker JKM, Mythen MG, McEvoy MD. American Society for Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Quality Initiative Joint Consensus Statement on Perioperative Opioid Minimization in Opioid-Naïve Patients. Anesth Analg 2019; 129:567-577. [PMID: 31082966 PMCID: PMC7261519 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Surgical care episodes place opioid-naïve patients at risk for transitioning to new persistent postoperative opioid use. With one of the central principles being the application of multimodal pain interventions to reduce the reliance on opioid-based medications, enhanced recovery pathways provide a framework that decreases perioperative opioid use. The fourth Perioperative Quality Initiative brought together a group of international experts representing anesthesiology, surgery, and nursing with the objective of providing consensus recommendations on this important topic. Fourth Perioperative Quality Initiative was a consensus-building conference designed around a modified Delphi process in which the group alternately convened for plenary discussion sessions in between small group discussions. The process included several iterative steps including a literature review of the topics, building consensus around the important questions related to the topic, and sequential steps of content building and refinement until agreement was achieved and a consensus document was produced. During the fourth Perioperative Quality Initiative conference and thereafter as a writing group, reference applicability to the topic was discussed in any area where there was disagreement. For this manuscript, the questions answered included (1) What are the potential strategies for preventing persistent postoperative opioid use? (2) Is opioid-free anesthesia and analgesia feasible and appropriate for routine operations? and (3) Is opioid-free (intraoperative) anesthesia associated with equivalent or superior outcomes compared to an opioid minimization in the perioperative period? We will discuss the relevant literature for each questions, emphasize what we do not know, and prioritize the areas for future research.
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- Christopher L. Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York
- The Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care, Southampton National Institute of Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton National Health Service (NHS) Foundation Trust/University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, New York
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- Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina
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- University College London Hospitals National Institute of Health Research Biomedical Research Centre, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Ramlogan R, Tierney S, McCartney CJL. Anterior cruciate ligament repair and peripheral nerve blocks: time to change our practice? Br J Anaesth 2019; 123:e186-e188. [PMID: 31202563 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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- R Ramlogan
- The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada; University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada; University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada; University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
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Stebler K, Martin R, Kirkham KR, Lambert J, De Sede A, Albrecht E. Adductor canal block versus local infiltration analgesia for postoperative pain after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a single centre randomised controlled triple-blinded trial. Br J Anaesth 2019; 123:e343-e349. [PMID: 31130273 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2019.04.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both the adductor canal block (ACB) and local infiltration analgesia (LIA) are effective analgesic techniques after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, but they have never been compared head-to-head. This randomised controlled triple-blinded trial tested the hypothesis that ACB provides superior analgesia to LIA after ACL reconstruction, with additional focus on postoperative functional outcomes. METHODS Of 104 enrolled ACL reconstruction patients receiving general anaesthesia, 52 were randomly allocated to either ACB under ultrasound guidance or LIA. For each intervention, ropivacaine 0.5%, 20 ml was injected. Postoperative pain treatment followed a predefined protocol with i.v. patient-controlled morphine, paracetamol, and ibuprofen. The primary outcome was cumulative i.v. morphine consumption at 24 h after operation. Secondary pain-related outcomes included resting and dynamic pain scores (numeric rating scale out of 10) measured 2, 24, and 48 h after operation and cumulative i.v. morphine consumption 2 and 48 h after operation. Early function-related outcomes evaluated were quadriceps strength, walking distance, and range of motion, all measured 24 and 48 h after operation. Late function-related outcomes were concentric quadriceps strength, single-hop test, triple-hop test, cross-over test, and Y balance test, measured at 4 and 8 postoperative months. RESULTS Cumulative i.v. morphine consumption at 24 h was similar between groups (ACB group: 17.1 mg [95% confidence interval, CI: 13.1, 21.2]; LIA group: 17.7 mg [95% CI: 13.2, 22.6], P=0.84). Similarly, no differences between groups were seen in the secondary pain- or function-related outcomes. CONCLUSIONS ACB and LIA result in equivalent postoperative opioid consumption with similar impact on postoperative pain scores and functional outcomes. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT02524652.
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- Kevin Stebler
- Department of Anaesthesia, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Pain Management for Ambulatory Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Anesth Analg 2019; 128:631-640. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000003976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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