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Similar outcomes between periarticular injection and peripheral nerve block for TKA pain
April 2015
Similar outcomes between periarticular injection and peripheral nerve block for TKA pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Chitranjan Ranawat Award: Periarticular injections and femoral & sciatic blocks provide similar pain relief after TKA: a randomized clinical trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Jan;473(1):45-53.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
162 patients scheduled to undergo unilateral total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive either sciatic and femoral nerve block, or periarticular injection for total knee arthroplasty pain management. This was done to compare the analgesic effect and quadriceps function. Outcomes were measured using tools including a linear analog pain scale and patient-reported adverse events. Results indi...
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