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OTA 2014: Continuous popliteal SNB reduces rebound pain vs. single-shot in ankle fractures
November 2014
OTA 2014: Continuous popliteal SNB reduces rebound pain vs. single-shot in ankle fractures
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Continuous Popliteal Sciatic Nerve Block for Ankle Fractures Reduces Postoperative Opioid Requirements and Rebound Pain: A Prospective Randomized Comparative Trial
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Synopsis
50 patients scheduled to undergo operative fixation of ankle fractures were randomly allocated to receive popliteal sciatic nerve block either through a single injection or a continuous infusion. The purpose of the study was to investigate whether continuous anesthetic infusion or single injection would reduce rebound pain (reoccurring pain between 12 to 24 hours postoperatively) and narcotic usag...
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