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Continuous FNB superior to single-shot FNB for pain reduction after total knee arthroplasty

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March 2020

Continuous FNB superior to single-shot FNB for pain reduction after total knee arthroplasty

Vol: 9| Issue: 3| Number:2| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Analgesic Impact of Single-Shot Versus Continuous Femoral Nerve Block After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Adv Ther. 2020 Feb;37(2):671-685.

Contributing Authors:
S Li J Zhou X Li X Teng Y Li C Du J Zhu

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Seven studies including 525 patients were included in this meta-analysis comparing continuous or single-shot femoral nerve blockade (FNB) for the relief of pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The primary outcomes of interest were pooled pain scores and morphine consumption. Secondary outcomes of interest included pooled Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) ind...

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