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Local Infiltration Anesthesia Vs Femoral Nerve Block for TKA: A Meta-Analysis
June 2024
Local Infiltration Anesthesia Vs Femoral Nerve Block for TKA: A Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Analgesic efficacy of local infiltration anaesthesia versus femoral nerve block in alleviating postoperative wound pain following total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Br J Anaesth . 2016 May;116(5):597-609.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eight randomized controlled trials including a total of 454 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing local infiltration anaesthesia (LIA) versus femoral nerve block (FNB). Pooled outcomes of interest included pain scores at rest and during movement, opioid consumption, and patient satisfaction. The results indicated no signific...
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