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Femoro-popliteal block superior to spinal anesthesia in ankle surgery

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September 2014

Femoro-popliteal block superior to spinal anesthesia in ankle surgery

Vol: 3| Issue: 9| Number:68| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Benefit of the minimal invasive ultrasound-guided single shot femoro-popliteal block for ankle surgery in comparison with spinal anesthesia

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2010 Oct;122(19-20):584-7

Contributing Authors:
A Protić M Horvat H Komen-Usljebrka V Frkovic M Zuvic-Butorac K Bukal A Sustic

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Synopsis

40 patients undergoing surgery for bimalleolar ankle fractures were randomized to receive anesthesia with either an ultrasound-guided femoro-popliteal block (FPB) or with spinal anesthesia. Patients were assessed for the duration of postoperative analgesia and onset of complete sensory motor block. It was found that while levels of anesthesia in both groups was sufficient, the FPB group had a long...

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