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Perry M, LeDuc R, Stakenas S, Wozniak A, Francois A, Evans D. Adductor Canal Nerve Block versus Intra-articular Anesthetic in Knee Arthroscopy: A Single-Blinded Prospective Randomized Trial. J Knee Surg 2024; 37:220-226. [PMID: 36807102 DOI: 10.1055/a-2037-6418] [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] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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Effective perioperative pain control following knee arthroscopy allows patients to reduce narcotic intake, avoid side effects of these medications, and recover more quickly. Adductor canal nerve blockade (ACB) and intra-articular injection of local anesthetic have been described as adjuvant treatments for postoperative pain control following surgery of the knee. This study directly compares the effect of each of these treatment modalities. Patients undergoing knee arthroscopy were blinded and randomized to receive either an ACB (n = 60) or intra-articular injection of local anesthetic (IAB, n = 64). Outcome measures included patient reported visual analog scale (VAS) scores at 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 36, 48 hours and 1 week and total narcotic consumption at 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively. Student's t-tests were used to compare unadjusted VAS scores at each time point and use of postoperative pain medication between treatment groups. Adjusted VAS scores were estimated in a multivariable general linear model with interaction of time and treatment group and other relevant covariates. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of gender, age, body mass index, and insurance type. ACB patients had significantly higher pain scores than IAB patients at hours 1 and 2 (hour 1: 4.02 [2.99] vs. 2.59 [3.00], p = 0.009; hour 2: 3.12 [2.44] vs. 2.17 [2.62], p = 0.040). ACB patients had higher pain scores than IAB patients up to hour 16, though hours 4 to 16 were not significantly different. Adjusted covariate analyses demonstrate an additional statistically significant reduction in pain score in the IAB group at hour 4. There were no differences in narcotic consumption. Intraoperative local anesthetic and regional ACB each provides adequate pain control following knee arthroscopy, and intraoperative local anesthetic may provide enhanced pain control for up to 4 hours postoperatively. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: : Level 1 evidence, randomized control trial.
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- Michael Perry
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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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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Crutchfield CR, Schweppe EA, Padaki AS, Steinl GK, Roller BA, Brown AR, Lynch TS. A Practical Guide to Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks for the Sports Medicine Surgeon. Am J Sports Med 2023; 51:279-297. [PMID: 35437023 DOI: 10.1177/03635465211051757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) are vital in the administration of surgical analgesia and have grown in popularity for use in lower extremity arthroscopic procedures because of their capacity to safely and effectively control pain. The number and specificity of PNBs, however, have made choosing the best option for a procedure nebulous for orthopaedic surgeons. PURPOSE To present a narrative literature review of the PNBs available for arthroscopic hip and knee procedures that is adapted to an audience of orthopaedic surgeons. STUDY DESIGN Narrative literature review. METHODS A combination of the names of various lower extremity PNBs AND "hip arthroscopy" OR "knee arthroscopy" was used to search the English medical literature including PubMed, Cochrane Library, ScienceDirect, Embase, and Scopus. Placement technique, specificity of blockade, efficacy, and complications were assessed. Searches were performed through May 2, 2021. RESULTS A total of 157 studies were included in this review of lower extremity PNBs. Femoral nerve, lumbar plexus, sciatic nerve, and fascia iliaca compartment blocks were most commonly used in arthroscopic hip surgery, while femoral nerve, 3-in-1, and adductor canal blocks were preferred for arthroscopic knee surgery. Each block demonstrated a significant benefit (P > .05) in ≥1 of the following outcomes: intraoperative morphine, pain scores, nausea, and/or opioid consumption. Combination blocks including the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block, obturator nerve block, quadratus lumborum block, and L1 and L2 paravertebral block have also been described. Complication rates ranged from 0% to 4.8% in those administered with ultrasound guidance. The most commonly reported complications included muscular weakness, postoperative falls, neuropathy, intravascular and intraneural injections, and hematomas. CONCLUSION When administered properly, PNBs were a safe and effective adjuvant method of pain control with a significant potential to limit postoperative narcotic use. While blockade choice varies by surgeon preference and procedure, all PNBs should be administered with ultrasound guidance, and vigilant protocols for the risk of postoperative falls should be exercised in patients who receive them.
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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Brush PL, Nanavati R, Toci GR, Conte E, Hornstein J. Surgeon-Performed Saphenous Nerve Block at the Medial Femoral Condyle for Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy and Meniscus Repair: A Randomized Control Trial. Cureus 2022; 14:e26971. [PMID: 35989798 PMCID: PMC9384692 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction With the rising number of arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and meniscus repair procedures performed in outpatient surgical centers, there has been significant interest in limiting postoperative pain and optimizing recovery. Postoperative pain is a common reason for admission at these surgical centers, and opioid-related mortality is becoming an increasing concern. A surgeon-performed saphenous nerve block (SNB) represents a promising adjunct treatment option for pain control. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to determine if an SNB would result in decreased postoperative pain and opioid usage compared to control following arthroscopic meniscus repair or partial meniscectomy. Methods We randomized patients between two groups: one receiving an SNB and the other without an SNB. The operating surgeon performed the SNB using a landmark-based approach at the medial femoral epicondyle/adductor hiatus with 5 mL of 1% lidocaine preoperatively and 5 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine postoperatively. Neither ultrasound nor nerve stimulator was utilized to confirm the success of the block. The visual analog scale was utilized to record pain preoperatively and in the immediate postoperative period, one day, and seven to 10 days postoperatively. The nursing staff in the post-anesthesia care unit monitored patient pain levels and provided pain medication accordingly. Results We enrolled 80 patients, with 40 patients in each group. There was no difference in age, sex, body mass index, or laterality between study groups. Overall, there were no differences between groups in preoperative or postoperative pain at any time. The average pain scores preoperatively were 2.78 in the experimental group and 3.05 in the control group (p=0.502). In the immediate postoperative period, pain scores were 1.57 for the experimental group and 2.66 for the control group (p=0.090). No statistically significant difference was detected in the number of patients requiring opioids postoperatively or in the morphine milligram equivalents (MME) provided to patients receiving opioids. Twelve patients in the experimental group received opioids in the immediate postoperative period while 18 patients in the control group received opioids (p=0.248). We observed no adverse events in patients from either group. Conclusion As a pure sensory nerve, the saphenous nerve is an excellent target for pain control without associated leg weakness. We utilized a low-resource SNB in knee arthroscopy for partial meniscectomy and meniscus repair as an adjunct therapy for postoperative pain control. This randomized controlled trial suggests that surgeon-performed blocks via a landmark-based approach are not effective in controlling pain or limiting opioid use in the immediate postoperative period. However, given our lack of confirmatory testing via ultrasound or nerve stimulation, a true nerve block may not have been achieved in all patients. We believe this adds to the external validity of this study, as these tools may not be readily available in all settings.
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Ming LH, Chin CS, Yang CT, Suhaimi A. Adductor canal block versus intra-articular steroid and lidocaine injection for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled study. Korean J Pain 2022; 35:191-201. [PMID: 35354682 PMCID: PMC8977207 DOI: 10.3344/kjp.2022.35.2.191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the adductor canal block (ACB) in comparison to intra-articular steroid-lidocaine injection (IASLI) to control chronic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) pain. Methods A randomized, single-blinded trial in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic recruiting chronic KOA with pain ≥ 6 months over one year. Following randomization, subjects received either a single ACB or IASLI under ultrasound guidance. Numerical rating scale (NRS) scores for pain, and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Scores (KOOS) were recorded at baseline, 1 hour, 1 month, and 3 months post-injection. Results Sixty-six knees were recruited; 2 were lost to follow-up. Age was normally distributed (P = 0.463), with more female subjects in both arms (P = 0.564). NRS scores improved significantly for both arms at 1 hour, with better pain scores for the IASLI arm (P = 0.416) at 1st month and ACB arm at 3rd month (P = 0.077) with larger effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.085). Lower limb function improved significantly in the IASLI arm at 1 month; the ACB subjects showed greater functional improvement at 3 months (Cohen’s d = 0.3, P = 0.346). Quality of life (QoL) improvement mirrored the functional scores whereby the IASLI group fared better at the 1st month (P = 0.071) but at the 3rd month the ACB group scored better (Cohen’s d = 0.08, P = 0.710). Conclusions ACB provides longer lasting analgesia which improves function and QoL in chronic KOA patients up to 3 months without any significant side effects.
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- Lee Hwee Ming
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Taiping Hospital, Perak, Malaysia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Paul RW, Szukics PF, Brutico J, Tjoumakaris FP, Freedman KB. Postoperative Multimodal Pain Management and Opioid Consumption in Arthroscopy Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2022; 4:e721-e746. [PMID: 35494281 PMCID: PMC9042766 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2021.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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- Ryan W. Paul
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stratford, New Jersey, U.S.A
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
- Address correspondence to Kevin B. Freedman, M.D., Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 825 Old Lancaster Rd., Suite 200, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010, U.S.A.
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Sconfienza LM, Adriaensen M, Albano D, Alcala-Galiano A, Allen G, Aparisi Gómez MP, Aringhieri G, Bazzocchi A, Beggs I, Chianca V, Corazza A, Dalili D, De Dea M, Del Cura JL, Di Pietto F, Drakonaki E, Facal de Castro F, Filippiadis D, Gitto S, Grainger AJ, Greenwood S, Gupta H, Ivanoski S, Khanna M, Klauser A, Mansour R, Martin S, Mascarenhas V, Mauri G, McCarthy C, McKean D, McNally E, Melaki K, Messina C, Miron Mombiela R, Moutinho R, Olchowy C, Orlandi D, Prada González R, Prakash M, Posadzy M, Rutkauskas S, Snoj Ž, Tagliafico AS, Talaska A, Tomas X, Vasilevska Nikodinovska V, Vucetic J, Wilson D, Zaottini F, Zappia M, Isaac A. Clinical indications for image-guided interventional procedures in the musculoskeletal system: a Delphi-based consensus paper from the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR)-part VII, nerves of the lower limb. Eur Radiol 2022; 32:1456-1464. [PMID: 34581843 PMCID: PMC8831230 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-08283-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To perform a Delphi-based consensus on published evidence on image-guided interventional procedures for peripheral nerves of the lower limb (excluding Morton's neuroma) and provide clinical indications. METHODS We report the results of a Delphi-based consensus of 53 experts from the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology who reviewed the published literature for evidence on image-guided interventional procedures offered around peripheral nerves in the lower limb (excluding Morton's neuroma) to derive their clinical indications. Experts drafted a list of statements and graded them according to the Oxford Centre for evidence-based medicine levels of evidence. Consensus was considered strong when > 95% of experts agreed with the statement or broad when > 80% but < 95% agreed. The results of the Delphi-based consensus were used to write the paper. RESULTS Nine statements on image-guided interventional procedures for peripheral nerves of the lower limb have been drafted. All of them received strong consensus. Image-guided pudendal nerve block is safe, effective, and well tolerated with few complications. US-guided perisciatic injection of anesthetic provides good symptom relief in patients with piriformis syndrome; however, the addition of corticosteroids to local anesthetics still has an unclear role. US-guided lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block can be used to provide effective post-operative regional analgesia. CONCLUSION Despite the promising results reported by published papers on image-guided interventional procedures for peripheral nerves of the lower limb, there is still a lack of evidence on the efficacy of most procedures. KEY POINTS • Image-guided pudendal nerve block is safe, effective, and well tolerated with few complications. • US-guided perisciatic injection of anesthetic provides good symptom relief in patients with piriformis syndrome; however, the addition of corticosteroids to local anesthetics still has an unclear role. • US-guided lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block can be used to provide effective post-operative regional analgesia. The volume of local anesthetic affects the size of the blocked sensory area.
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- Luca Maria Sconfienza
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy.
- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Zuyderland Medical Center, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, Brunssum, Kerkrade, the Netherlands
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
- Sezione Di Scienze Radiologiche, Dipartimento Di Biomedicina, Neuroscienze E Diagnostica Avanzata, Università Degli Studi Di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- St Luke's Radiology Oxford Ltd, Oxford, UK
- University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
- Department of Radiology, Hospital Vithas Nueve de Octubre, Valencia, Spain
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Department of Translational Research and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Ospedale Evangelico Betania, Napoli, Italy
- Clinica Di Radiologia EOC IIMSI, Lugano, Switzerland
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- South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Dipartimento Di Diagnostica Per Immagini, Pineta Grande Hospital, Castel Volturno, Italy
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- 2nd Department of Radiology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON" Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Haidari/Athens, Greece
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- Dipartimento Di Scienze Biomediche Per La Salute, Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Special Hospital for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology St. Erazmo, Ohrid, North Macedonia
- Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Oxford Musculoskeletal Radiology, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Hospital da Luz, Musculoskeletal Imaging Unit, Lisbon, Portugal
- AIRC, Advanced imaging research consortium, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Istituto Europeo Di Oncologia, Milan, Italy
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- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, Aylesbury, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Hospital da Luz, Musculoskeletal Imaging Unit, Lisbon, Portugal
- Hospital de Loulé, Loulé, Portugal
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- Department of Oral Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Genoa, Italy
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- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Radiology, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Institute of Radiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloska 7, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Radiology Dpt. MSK Unit. Hospital Clinic (CDIC), University of Barcelona (UB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Center "Mother Theresa", University Institute of Radiology, Skopje, North Macedonia
- Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Skopje, North Macedonia
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- Radiology Department, Hospital ICOT Ciudad de Telde, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
- Varelli Institute, Naples, Italy
- Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK
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- South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
- Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK
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Muench LN, Wolf M, Kia C, Berthold DP, Cote MP, Fischler A, Arciero RA, Edgar C. A reduced concentration femoral nerve block is effective for perioperative pain control following ACL reconstruction: a retrospective review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:2271-2277. [PMID: 34673999 PMCID: PMC9381487 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04221-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Femoral nerve block (FNB) is a routinely used regional analgesic technique for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. One method to balance the analgesic effect and functional impairment of FNBs may be to control the concentration of local anesthetics utilized for the block. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective chart review was performed on 390 consecutive patients who underwent ACL reconstruction between June 2014 and May 2017. Patients were divided into those who received a standard (0.5%-bupivacaine) or low (0.1-0.125%-bupivacaine) concentration single-shot FNB performed with ultrasound guidance. Maximum postoperative VAS, Post-Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU) time prior to discharge, need for additional 'rescue' block, and intravenous postoperative narcotic requirements were recorded. RESULTS A total of 268 patients (28.4 ± 11.9 years) were included for final analysis, with 72 patients in the low-concentration FNB group and 196 patients receiving the standard concentration. There were no differences in the maximum postoperative VAS between the low (6.4 ± 2.5) and standard (5.7 ± 2.9) concentration groups (P = 0.08). Similarly, the time from PACU arrival to discharge was not different between groups (P = 0.64). A sciatic rescue block was needed in 22% of patients with standard-dose FNB compared to 30% of patients receiving the low-concentration FNB (P = 0.20). Patients with a hamstring autograft harvest were more likely to undergo a postoperative sciatic rescue block compared to a bone-patellar tendon autograft (P = 0.005), regardless of preoperative block concentration. Quadriceps activation was preserved with low-concentration blocks. CONCLUSIONS Using 1/5th to 1/4th the standard local anesthetic concentration for preoperative femoral nerve block in ACL reconstruction did not significantly differ in peri-operative outcomes, PACU time, need for rescue blockade, or additional immediate opioid requirements. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Lukas N. Muench
- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA ,grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA
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- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA
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- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA ,grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA
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- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Anesthesiology, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA
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- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA
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- grid.208078.50000000419370394Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UConn Health, Farmington, CT USA
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Perioperative nonopioid analgesia reduces postoperative opioid consumption in knee arthroscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:1887-1903. [PMID: 32889557 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-06256-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE The opioid epidemic has prompted an emphasis on investigating opioid-sparing alternatives for pain management following knee arthroscopy. This review evaluated the effects of perioperative nonopioid adjunct analgesia on postoperative opioid consumption and pain control in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed using the following databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and SCOPUS. Prospective comparative studies assessing the efficacy of various perioperative nonopioid analgesic strategies in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy were included. Twenty-five studies (n = 2408) were included. RESULTS Pre-emptive nonopioid pain medications demonstrated a reduction in cumulative postoperative oral morphine equivalent (OME) consumption by 11.8 mg (95% CI - 18.3, - 5.4, p ≤ 0.0001) and VAS pain scores by 1.5 (95% CI - 2.3, - 0.7, p < 0.001) at 24 h compared to placebo. Postoperative nonopioid pain medications significantly reduced cumulative postoperative OME consumption by 9.7 mg (95% CI - 14.4, - 5.1, p < 0.001) and VAS pain scores by 1.0 (95% CI - 1.354, - 0.633, p < 0.001) at 24 h compared to placebo. Saphenous nerve blocks significantly reduced cumulative postoperative OME consumption by 6.5 mg (95% CI - 10.3, - 2.6, p = 0.01) and VAS pain scores by 0.8 (- 1.4, - 0.3, p = 0.03) at 24 h compared to placebo. Both preoperative patient education and postoperative cryotherapy reduced postoperative opioid consumption. CONCLUSION Perioperative nonopioid pharmacotherapy, saphenous nerve blocks, and cryotherapy for patients undergoing knee arthroscopy significantly reduce opioid consumption and pain scores when compared to placebo at 24 h postoperatively. These interventions should be considered in efforts to reduce opioid consumption in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy. More research is needed to determine which interventions can reduce pain outside of the immediate postoperative period and the potential synergistic effects of combining interventions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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Smith CS, Mollon B, Vannabouathong C, Fu JM, Sales B, Bhandari M, Whelan DB. An Assessment of Randomized Controlled Trial Quality in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery: Update from 2001 to 2013. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2020; 102:e116. [PMID: 33086352 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.18.00653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The quality of reporting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) from 1988 to 2000 was previously analyzed. The purpose of this current study was to analyze the quality of reporting of RCTs published in JBJS from 2001 to 2013 to identify trends over time and potential areas of improvement for future clinical trials. METHODS A manual search of the JBJS database identified RCTs published between January 2001 and December 2013. Quality assessments, using the Detsky quality-of-reporting index (Detsky score), a modified Cochrane risk-of-bias tool, and abstraction of relevant data identifying predictors of quality, were conducted. RESULTS A total of 5,780 publications were identified in JBJS from 2001 to 2013, with 285 RCTs (4.9%), representing an increase from the prior 13-year period. The overall mean transformed Detsky score (and standard error) increased significantly (p < 0.001) from 68.1% ± 1.67% to 76.24% ± 0.72%. The percentage of multicenter RCTs decreased from 67% to 31%. The percentage of positive trials also decreased from 80% to 50.5%, as did the mean sample size (212 to 166). Regression analysis indicated that trials with an epidemiologist as the first author and nonsurgical trials were significantly associated (p = 0.001) with a higher overall trial quality score. The categories of the lowest mean methodology scores were randomization and concealment, eligibility criteria, and reasons for patient exclusion, as identified with the Detsky score, and patient and assessor blinding, as identified with the risk-of-bias assessment. CONCLUSIONS The quantity and quality of published RCTs in JBJS have increased in the 2001 to 2013 time period compared with the previous time period. Although these improvements are encouraging, trends to smaller, single-center trials were also observed. To efficiently determine the efficacy of orthopaedic treatments and limit bias, high-quality randomized trials of appropriate sample size and rigorous design are needed.
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- Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, St. Michael's and Women's College Hospitals, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Gong W, Wang A, Fan K. A simple and novel ultrasound-guided approach for infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve block. J Clin Anesth 2019; 57:22-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2019.02.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Leliveld MS, Kamphuis SJM, Verhofstad MHJ. An infrapatellar nerve block reduces knee pain in patients with chronic anterior knee pain after tibial nailing: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 34 patients. Acta Orthop 2019; 90:377-382. [PMID: 31070490 PMCID: PMC6718177 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2019.1613808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and purpose - Anterior knee pain is common after tibial nailing. Its origin is poorly understood. Injury of the infrapatellar nerve is a possible cause. In this randomized controlled trial we compared changes in knee pain after an infrapatellar nerve block with lidocaine or placebo in patients with persistent knee pain after tibial nailing. Patients and methods - Patients with chronic knee pain after tibial nailing were randomized to an infrapatellar nerve block with 5 ml 2% lidocaine or placebo (sodium chloride 0.9%), after which they performed 8 daily activities. Before and after these activities, pain was recorded using a numeric rating scale (NRS; 0-10). Primary endpoint was the change in pain during kneeling after the infrapatellar nerve block. Secondary outcomes were changes in pain after the nerve block during the other activities. Results - 34 patients (age 18-62 years) were equally randomized. A significant reduction of the NRS for kneeling pain with an infrapatellar nerve block with lidocaine was found compared with placebo (-4.5 [range -10 to -1] versus -1 [-9 to 2]; p = 0.002). There were no differences between the treatments for the NRS values for pain during other activities. Interpretation - Compared with placebo, an infrapatellar nerve block with lidocaine was more effective in reducing pain during kneeling in patients with chronic knee pain after tibial nailing. Our findings support the contention that kneeling pain after tibial nailing is a peripheral nerve-related problem.
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- Mandala S Leliveld
- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam; ,Correspondence:
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- Trauma Research Unit, Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam;
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Knee arthroscopy prospective observational study of patient information. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2019; 29:1495-1500. [DOI: 10.1007/s00590-019-02447-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Evidence Basis for Regional Anesthesia in Ambulatory Arthroscopic Knee Surgery and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Anesth Analg 2019; 128:223-238. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000002570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Lynch JR, Okoroha KR, Lizzio V, Yu CC, Jildeh TR, Moutzouros V. Adductor Canal Block Versus Femoral Nerve Block for Pain Control After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Am J Sports Med 2019; 47:355-363. [PMID: 30557034 DOI: 10.1177/0363546518815874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [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 Femoral nerve block (FNB) is a commonly performed technique that has been proven to provide effective regional analgesia after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The adductor canal block (ACB) uses a similar sensory block around the knee while avoiding motor blockade of the quadriceps muscles. PURPOSE/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of our study was to compare the efficacy of FNB versus ACB for pain control after ACL reconstruction. It was hypothesized that there would be no difference in pain levels or opioid requirements between the 2 groups. STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial; Level of evidence, 1. METHODS We performed a prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Sixty patients undergoing primary ACL reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft were randomized to receive either an ACB or an FNB preoperatively. The primary outcomes assessed were pain levels (visual analog scale) and narcotic requirements for 4 days after surgery. Secondary outcomes included ability to perform a straight leg raise in the recovery room and difference in thigh circumference between the operative and nonoperative leg measured at 7 days postoperatively. RESULTS Morphine requirements were less in the ACB group in the first 4 hours postoperatively ( P = .02). Aside from this time interval, no differences were found between the 2 groups with regard to opioid requirements and pain scores at any other time. Similarly, no differences were noted in patients' ability to perform a straight leg raise in the recovery room ( P = .13) or in thigh circumference at the first postoperative visit ( P = .09). CONCLUSION The results of our study suggest similar efficacy in perioperative pain control with the use of an ACB for ACL reconstruction when compared with FNB. The potential long-term benefit of quadriceps preservation with the ACB is worthy of future study. REGISTRATION NCT03033589 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
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- Jonathan R Lynch
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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Grabowski R, Gobbi A, Zabierek S, Domzalski ME. Nonspecific Chronic Anteromedial Knee Pain Neuroma as a Cause of Infrapatellar Pain Syndrome: Case Study and Literature Review. Orthop J Sports Med 2018; 6:2325967117751042. [PMID: 29404377 PMCID: PMC5791473 DOI: 10.1177/2325967117751042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- Radoslaw Grabowski
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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Radnovich R, Scott D, Patel AT, Olson R, Dasa V, Segal N, Lane NE, Shrock K, Naranjo J, Darr K, Surowitz R, Choo J, Valadie A, Harrell R, Wei N, Metyas S. Cryoneurolysis to treat the pain and symptoms of knee osteoarthritis: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2017; 25:1247-1256. [PMID: 28336454 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Revised: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate the efficacy and safety/tolerability of cryoneurolysis for reduction of pain and symptoms associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA). DESIGN Randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, multicenter trial with a 6-month follow-up in patients with mild-to-moderate knee OA. Patients were randomized 2:1 to cryoneurolysis targeting the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve (IPBSN) or sham treatment. The primary endpoint was the change from baseline to Day 30 in the Western Ontario and McMaster Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain score adjusted by the baseline score and site. Secondary endpoints, including visual analogue scale (VAS) pain score and total WOMAC score, were tested in a pre-defined order. RESULTS The intent-to-treat (ITT) population consisted of 180 patients (n = 121 active treatment, n = 59 sham treatment). Compared to the sham group, patients who received active treatment had a statistically significant greater change from baseline in the WOMAC pain subscale score at Day 30 (P = 0.0004), Day 60 (P = 0.0176), and Day 90 (P = 0.0061). Patients deemed WOMAC pain responders at Day 120 continued to experience a statistically significant treatment effect at Day 150. Most expected side effects were mild in severity and resolved within 30 days. The incidence of device- or procedure-related adverse events was similar in the two treatment groups with no occurrence of serious or unanticipated adverse device effects (ADE). CONCLUSIONS Cryoneurolysis of the IPBSN resulted in statistically significant decreased knee pain and improved symptoms compared to sham treatment for up to 150 days, and appeared safe and well tolerated.
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- R Radnovich
- Injury Care Medical Center, 4850 N. Rosepoint Way, Ste 100, Boise, ID 83713, USA
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- Spokane Joint Replacement Center, 785 E Holland Avenue, Spokane, WA 99218, USA
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- Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic, 10701 Nall Avenue, #200, Overland Park, KS 66211, USA
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- OrthoIllinois, 5875 Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61114, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, LSU School of Medicine, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Box T6-7, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Kansas University Medical Center, Rehabilitation Medicine, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Health, UC Davis Health System, 4625 2nd Avenue, Suite 2006, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
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- Shrock Orthopedic Research, 1414 SE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
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- South Florida Clinical Research, LLC, 7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 590, South Miami, FL 33143, USA
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- Covington Orthopedic and Sport Medicine Institute, 19343 Sunshine Avenue, Covington, LA 70433, USA
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- Health Awareness, Inc., 411 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458, USA
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- Pain Consultants of East Tennessee, 1128 E. Weisgarber Road., Suite 100A, Knoxville, TN 37909, USA
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- Coastal Orthopedics, 6015 Pointe West Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA
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- Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, 120 William Penn Plaza, Durham, NC 27704, USA
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- Arthritis Treatment Center, 71 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Covina Arthritis Clinic, 500 W. San Bernardino Road, Suite A, Covina, CA 91722, USA
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Koh IJ, Choi YJ, Kim MS, Koh HJ, Kang MS, In Y. Femoral Nerve Block versus Adductor Canal Block for Analgesia after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Knee Surg Relat Res 2017; 29:87-95. [PMID: 28545172 PMCID: PMC5450580 DOI: 10.5792/ksrr.16.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Revised: 08/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Inadequate pain management after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) impedes recovery, increases the risk of postoperative complications, and results in patient dissatisfaction. Although the preemptive use of multimodal measures is currently considered the principle of pain management after TKA, no gold standard pain management protocol has been established. Peripheral nerve blocks have been used as part of a contemporary multimodal approach to pain control after TKA. Femoral nerve block (FNB) has excellent postoperative analgesia and is now a commonly used analgesic modality for TKA pain control. However, FNB leads to quadriceps muscle weakness, which impairs early mobilization and increases the risk of postoperative falls. In this context, emerging evidence suggests that adductor canal block (ACB) facilitates postoperative rehabilitation compared with FNB because it primarily provides a sensory nerve block with sparing of quadriceps strength. However, whether ACB is more appropriate for contemporary pain management after TKA remains controversial. The objective of this study was to review and summarize recent studies regarding practical issues for ACB and comparisons of analgesic efficacy and functional recovery between ACB and FNB in patients who have undergone TKA.
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- In Jun Koh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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An increasing number of orthopaedic surgeries are performed at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), as is exemplified by the 272% population-adjusted increase in outpatient rotator cuff repairs from 1996 to 2006. Outpatient surgery is convenient for patients and cost effective for the healthcare system. The rate of complications and adverse events following orthopaedic surgeries at ASCs ranges from 0.05% to 20%. The most common complications are pain and nausea, followed by infection, impaired healing, and bleeding; these are affected by surgical and patient risk factors. The most important surgeon-controlled factors are surgical time, type of anesthesia, and site of surgery, whereas the key patient comorbidities are advanced age, female sex, diabetes mellitus, smoking status, and high body mass index. As the use of ASCs continues to rise, an understanding of risk factors and outcomes becomes increasingly important to guide indications for and management of orthopaedic surgery in the outpatient setting.
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Ilfeld BM, Preciado J, Trescot AM. Novel cryoneurolysis device for the treatment of sensory and motor peripheral nerves. Expert Rev Med Devices 2016; 13:713-25. [DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2016.1204229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Dasa V, Lensing G, Parsons M, Harris J, Volaufova J, Bliss R. Percutaneous freezing of sensory nerves prior to total knee arthroplasty. Knee 2016; 23:523-8. [PMID: 26875052 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2016.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2015] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure resulting in significant post-operative pain. Percutaneous cryoneurolysis targeting the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve and anterior femoral cutaneous nerve could relieve post-operative knee pain by temporarily blocking sensory nerve conduction. METHODS A retrospective chart review of 100 patients who underwent TKA was conducted to assess the value of adding perioperative cryoneurolysis to a multimodal pain management program. The treatment group consisted of the first 50 patients consecutively treated after the practice introduced perioperative (five days prior to surgery) cryoneurolysis as part of its standard pain management protocol. The control group consisted of the 50 patients treated before cryoneurolysis was introduced. Outcomes included hospital length of stay (LOS), post-operative opioid requirements, and patient-reported outcomes of pain and function. RESULTS A significantly lower proportion of patients in the treatment group had a LOS of ≥2days compared with the control group (6% vs. 67%, p<0.0001) and required 45% less opioids during the first 12weeks after surgery. The treatment group reported a statistically significant reduction in symptoms at the six- and 12-week follow-up compared with the control group and within-group significant reductions in pain intensity and pain interference at two- and six-week follow-up, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Perioperative cryoneurolysis in combination with multimodal pain management may significantly improve outcomes in patients undergoing TKA. Promising results from this preliminary retrospective study warrant further investigation of this novel treatment in prospective, randomized trials. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Vinod Dasa
- Department of Orthopaedics, LSUHSC School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States.
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- LSUHSC School of Medicine, 433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States
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- LSUHSC School of Medicine, 433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States
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- LSUHSC School of Medicine, 433 Bolivar Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States
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- LSUHSC School of Public Health, 2020 Gravier Street, Office #256, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedics, LSUHSC School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States
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Beaussier M, Sciard D, Sautet A. New modalities of pain treatment after outpatient orthopaedic surgery. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016; 102:S121-4. [PMID: 26803223 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2015.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2015] [Revised: 04/22/2015] [Accepted: 05/14/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Postoperative pain relief is one of the cornerstones of success of orthopaedic surgery. Development of new minimally-invasive surgical procedures, as well as improvements in pharmacological and local and regional techniques should result in optimal postoperative pain control for all patients. The analgesic strategy has to be efficient, with minimal side effects, and be easy to manage at home. Multimodal analgesia allows for a reduction of opiate use and thereby its side effects. Local and regional analgesia is a major component of this multimodal strategy, associated with optimal pain relief, even upon mobilization, and it has beneficial effects on postoperative recovery. Ultrasound guidance improves the success rate of distal nerve blocks and makes distal selective blockade possible, helping to preserve the limb's motility. Besides peripheral nerve blocks, local infiltration (incisional and/or intra-articular) is also important to consider. Duration of the nerve blockade is limited after a single injection. This must be taken into consideration to avoid the recurrence of pain when the patient returns home. Continuous perineural blocks using catheters are an option that can be easily managed at home with monitoring by home-care nurses. Extended-release liposomal bupivacaine and adjuvants such as dexamethasone could significantly enhance the duration of the sensory block, thereby reducing the indications for pain pumps. Non-pharmacological approaches, such as cryotherapy, hypnosis and acupuncture should not be ignored.
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- M Beaussier
- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Est-Parisien, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris, Hôpital St-Antoine, Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, Surgical Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Paris, France.
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Est-Parisien, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris, Hôpital St-Antoine, Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, Surgical Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Paris, France
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- Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Groupe Hospitalier Est-Parisien, Sorbonne Universités, UPMC Université Paris, Hôpital St-Antoine, Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, Surgical Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Paris, France
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Kessler J, Marhofer P, Hopkins P, Hollmann M. Peripheral regional anaesthesia and outcome: lessons learned from the last 10 years. Br J Anaesth 2015; 114:728-45. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeu559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Bonet A, Koo M, Sabaté A, Otero I, Bocos J, Pi A. Ultrasound-guided saphenous nerve block is an effective technique for perioperative analgesia in ambulatory arthroscopic surgery of the internal knee compartment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 62:428-35. [PMID: 25561423 DOI: 10.1016/j.redar.2014.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2014] [Revised: 10/26/2014] [Accepted: 10/29/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Arthroscopic knee surgery is a minimally invasive technique with moderate pain during the first 24h. Our main objective was to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound guided saphenous nerve block as a method of pain control intraoperatively and postoperatively for this surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS A prospective and observational study. All patients received general anesthesia with laryngeal mask in the saphenous group, nerve block was performed with 10 ml ropivacaine 0.475%. Location of the surgery (external compartment group/internal compartment group), morphine consumption, VAS for pain at 5, 30, 60 and 120 min and 24 h after surgery, need for rescue medication, onset of nausea and vomiting, length of stay in PACU, delayed discharge and satisfaction were evaluated. RESULTS The study included 73 patients. Of these, 46 received saphenous nerve block and 27 didn't receive it. Consumption of intraoperative, postoperative and total morphine was significantly lower in the saphenous group as well as VAS at 24h. In the subgroup of internal compartment surgery differences in VAS 24 h, morphine consume and lenght of stay in PACU were mantained. CONCLUSIONS The ultrasound-guided block of saphenous nerve, particularly in the internal compartment arthroscopic knee surgery, decreases analgesic requirements, obtaining more effective pain control in the first 24 h postoperatively and without any known side effects.
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- A Bonet
- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España.
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, España
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Faunø P, Lund B, Christiansen SE, Gjøderum O, Lind M. Analgesic effect of hamstring block after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction compared with placebo: a prospective randomized trial. Arthroscopy 2015; 31:63-8. [PMID: 25239172 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2014.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Revised: 07/18/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of a hamstring block for postoperative pain management using 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine compared with placebo after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a hamstring autograft. METHODS In a 3-month period, 45 patients undergoing ACL reconstruction with a hamstring autograft who all received a femoral nerve block were randomized to receive either 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine or 20 mL of saline water administered through a catheter into the donor-site space. The patients and recovery staff were blinded to the treatment. Postoperative donor-site pain was evaluated subjectively by the patients using a pain score (Likert scale from 0 to 10). The pain was registered for each hour in the first 6 hours and thereafter once daily for 8 days. Furthermore, the requirement for postoperative analgesic medicine was registered. RESULTS The hamstring block group (n = 23) had significantly less pain for each of the first 6 postoperative hours. The pain score was reduced from 4.2 to 2.3 (95% confidence interval, 1.3 to 3.3) (P = .01) in the first hour and from 2.8 to 1.3 (95% confidence interval, 0.6 to 1.9) in the sixth hour, and there was a significantly lower overall requirement for early postoperative fentanyl, reduced from a mean of 58 to 35 μg (P = .02), and morphine, reduced from a mean of 10 to 6 mg (P = .04). After 6 hours, there was no difference in the pain level and use of analgesics between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS With the use of a donor-site block in hamstring ACL reconstruction, the donor-site pain level, as well as the overall requirement for fentanyl and morphine, was significantly reduced in the first 6 postoperative hours. No effect of the donor-site block was seen after 6 hours. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic, randomized controlled study.
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- Peter Faunø
- Department of Sports Traumatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Department of Sports Traumatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Traumatology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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Memtsoudis SG, Yoo D, Stundner O, Danninger T, Ma Y, Poultsides L, Kim D, Chisholm M, Jules-Elysee K, Valle AGD, Sculco TP. Subsartorial adductor canal vs femoral nerve block for analgesia after total knee replacement. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2014; 39:673-80. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-014-2527-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Pain Management for Ambulatory Surgery: What Is New? CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-014-0079-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) provide significant improvement in postoperative analgesia and quality of recovery for ambulatory surgery. Use of continuous PNB techniques extend these benefits beyond the limited duration of single-injection PNBs. The use of ultrasound guidance has significantly improved the overall success, efficiency, and has contributed to the increased use of PNBs in the ambulatory setting. More recently, the use of ultrasound guidance has been demonstrated to decrease the risk of local anesthetic systemic toxicity. This article provides a broad overview of the indications and clinically useful aspects of the most commonly used upper and lower extremity PNBs in the ambulatory setting. Emphasis is placed on approaches that can be used for single-injection PNBs and continuous PNB techniques.
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- Francis V Salinas
- Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Avenue, B2-AN, Seattle, WA 98101-2756, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, 1100 Ninth Avenue, B2-AN, Seattle, WA 98101-2756, USA
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