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Popliteal fossa block better for early analgesia compared to ankle block in forefoot surgery
February 2018
Popliteal fossa block better for early analgesia compared to ankle block in forefoot surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Ankle Block vs Single-Shot Popliteal Fossa Block as Primary Anesthesia for Forefoot Operative Procedures: Prospective, Randomized Comparison.
Foot Ankle Int. 2017 Nov;38(11):1188-1191Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
167 patients scheduled for orthopaedic forefoot surgery were randomized to regional anesthesia with either an ankle block or a popliteal fossa block. Patients were assessed for the rate of conversion to general anesthesia due to inadequate block, as well as pain and patient-reported effectiveness over the first 2 days postoperatively. Overall, the rate of conversion to general anesthesia did not s...
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