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Evaluation of single-shot and continuous SNB in addition to FNB in TKA

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August 2016

Evaluation of single-shot and continuous SNB in addition to FNB in TKA

Vol: 5| Issue: 8| Number:18| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Is sciatic nerve block advantageous when combined with femoral nerve block for postoperative analgesia following total knee arthroplasty? a meta-analysis

Can J Anaesth. 2016 May;63(5):552-568

Contributing Authors:
FW Abdallah C Madjdpour R Brull

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Synopsis

8 studies were included in the meta-analysis and systematic review evaluating the efficacy of either single-shot or continuous sciatic nerve block (SNB) as an adjuvant to femoral nerve block (FNB) for postoperative analgesia in total knee arthroplasty. The control groups in all studies were treated with single-shot or continuous FNB with or without placebo/sham intervention for SNB. Additional sin...

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