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Proximal Adductor Canal Block vs Distal Adductor Canal Block for Analgesic Efficacy

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November 2024

Proximal Adductor Canal Block vs Distal Adductor Canal Block for Analgesic Efficacy

Vol: 306| Issue: 11| Number:73| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Does Proximal Adductor Canal Block Provide Better Analgesic Efficacy than Distal Adductor Canal Block in Patients Undergoing Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Orthop Surg. 2024 01-May;():. 10.1111/os.14027

Contributing Authors:
Q Li Z Zhuang D Chen S Tang Q Jiang

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Synopsis

Seven randomized controlled trials involving 400 patients undergoing knee arthroplasty were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing proximal versus distal adductor canal block. Outcomes of interest included pain intensity at rest, pain during movement, cumulative morphine consumption, adverse events, and functional measures such as quadriceps strength. Proximal ACB demonstra...

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