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Effects of continuous vs. single-shot adductor canal block on pain and function after TKA
October 2015
Effects of continuous vs. single-shot adductor canal block on pain and function after TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Adductor Canal Blockade Following Total Knee Arthroplasty-Continuous or Single Shot Technique? Role in Postoperative Analgesia, Ambulation Ability and Early Functional Recovery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
J Arthroplasty. 2015 Aug;30(8):1476-81.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
87 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive either single-shot adductor canal block (SACB) or continuous adductor canal block (CACB). The purpose of this study was to compare postoperative pain and muscle function between these two groups over a 2 day follow-up period. CACB was associated with significantly lower pain scores compared to the SACB group over the firs...
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