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Pre-emptive femoral nerve blockade does not reduce pain following ACL reconstruction
May 2013
Pre-emptive femoral nerve blockade does not reduce pain following ACL reconstruction
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Femoral nerve blockade as a preemptive anesthetic in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study
Am J Sports Med. 2009 Jan;37(1):78-86. Epub 2008 Oct 20Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
56 patients undergoing endoscopic patellar tendon anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were recruited to this double blind trial. Patients were randomized to receive additional analgesic treatment using either a femoral nerve block (FNB) or a saline injection, in combination with local anesthesia. The results from this trial indicated that the FNB did not provide reduction in pain score...
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