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Periarticular infiltration demonstrated better analgesia and opioid-sparing effect vs FNB in ACLR
February 2019
Periarticular infiltration demonstrated better analgesia and opioid-sparing effect vs FNB in ACLR
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Periarticular Injection Versus Femoral Nerve Block for Pain Relief After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Arthroscopy. 2018 Jan;34(1):182-188Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
129 patients scheduled for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were randomized to receive postoperative analgesia including either periarticular infiltration analgesia (PAI) or a femoral nerve block. Patients were assessed primarily for analgesic outcomes, including pain scores and patient-controlled fentanyl consumption. At all time points up to 2 days postoperatively, pain sco...
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