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Improved acute quadriceps muscle activation, similar long term outcomes with ACB vs. FNB in ACLR
April 2019
Improved acute quadriceps muscle activation, similar long term outcomes with ACB vs. FNB in ACLR
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Adductor Canal Nerve Versus Femoral Nerve Blockade for Pain Control and Quadriceps Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Patellar Tendon Autograft: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Arthroscopy. 2019 Mar;35(3):921-929.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
86 patients scheduled for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were randomized to receive an adductor canal block (ACB) or a femoral nerve block (FNB). Outcomes of interest included pain scores, morphine consumption, quadriceps muscle activation deficit, straight leg raise test, ambulation status, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, extension range of motion deficit, flex...
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