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Fascia iliaca block offers opioid sparing effect vs PAI in patients undergoing TKA
August 2017
Fascia iliaca block offers opioid sparing effect vs PAI in patients undergoing TKA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Postoperative analgesic efficacy of fascia iliaca block versus periarticular injection for total knee arthroplasty
J Clin Anesth. 2016 Dec;35:404-410Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
71 patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty were randomized to postoperative analgesia through either a fascia iliaca block or periarticular injection analgesia. Patients were assessed for pain, analgesic consumption, and satisfaction over the first 24 hours postoperatively. Visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores at rest and on movement did not significantly differ between groups at any time ...
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