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Sung CH, Liu JH, Hung CF, Fu CH. Comparative analysis of adductor canal block combined with iPACK block versus femoral combined with sciatic nerve blocks: a propensity score matched study. BMC Anesthesiol 2025; 25:249. [PMID: 40380131 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-025-03112-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2025] [Indexed: 05/19/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Nerve blocks are effective in reducing postoperative opioid use and enhancing rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty. However, few studies compare the analgesic efficacy and functional recovery of adductor canal block (ACB) combined with infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the knee (iPACK) versus sciatic and femoral nerve blocks (S + F). This study hypothesized that ACB combined with iPACK (A + I) provides comparable analgesia to S + F with superior motor recovery. METHODS Data were obtained from a prospectively maintained acute pain service database. After exclusion criteria were applied, 126 patients were analyzed. Propensity-score matching balanced baseline characteristics between the A + I and S + F groups. Numeric rating scale (NRS) scores at different time points were primary outcome. Motor function analysis, including the motor blockade, maximum flexion angle and time to ambulation were secondary outcomes. RESULTS After propensity score matching, patients in the A + I group reported significantly lower NRS pain scores in the post-anesthetic care unit (1.00 ± 0.72 vs. 1.52 ± 1.34; P = 0.026) and on postoperative day 1 at rest (0.66 ± 0.71 vs. 1.07 ± 0.95; P = 0.025) and during movement (1.75 ± 0.75 vs. 2.43 ± 1.19; P = 0.002). Movement-associated pain on postoperative day 2 was also lower in the A + I group (1.45 ± 0.66 vs. 2.34 ± 0.91; P < 0.001). The A + I group exhibited significantly less motor blockade (P < 0.001) and achieved earlier ambulation (1551.75 ± 379.98 vs. 2031.95 ± 764.77 min; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The A + I regimen demonstrated superior analgesic efficacy, reduced motor blockade, and earlier ambulation compared to S + F in TKA patients. These findings support the use of A + I for improved recovery. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial was registered before collection of data and analysis at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06521619). Date of registration: 2024-07-26.
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- Chao-Hsien Sung
- Division of Anesthesiology, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, No.69, Guizi Rd., Taishan Dist, New Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, No.69, Guizi Rd., Taishan Dist, New Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- PhD Program in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Fu Jen Catholic University, No.69, Guizi Rd., Taishan Dist, New Taipei City, 24352, Taiwan.
- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Migliorini F, Betsch M, Bardazzi T, Colarossi G, Elezabi HAM, Driessen A, Hildebrand F, Pasurka M. Management of Postoperative Pain Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Level I Evidence-Based Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2025; 18:556. [PMID: 40283991 PMCID: PMC12030410 DOI: 10.3390/ph18040556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2025] [Revised: 03/31/2025] [Accepted: 04/05/2025] [Indexed: 04/29/2025] Open
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Background: Postoperative pain management after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is crucial for promoting early recovery. Advances in pain management techniques have significantly improved outcomes after TKA. Recently, multimodal analgesia has emerged as a key concept in pain management following TKA, using regional anaesthesia to reduce narcotic use and minimise narcotic-related side effects. This Bayesian network meta-analysis compared different treatment options for the management of postoperative pain following primary TKA. Methods: This study was conducted following the 2020 PRISMA statement. In January 2025, all randomised controlled trials (RCTs) related to postoperative pain management following TKA were accessed. Pain reported on postoperative days (PODs) 1-3 was evaluated. Results: Data from 7199 patients were retrieved. Of these, 63.2% (4232 of 6691) were women, and the mean age was 66.7 ± 3.1 years. The mean length of follow-up was 10.2 ± 18.3 weeks. At baseline, comparability was confirmed for age (p = 0.1), BMI (p = 0.8), and visual analogue scale (VAS, p = 0.1). On POD 1, single-shot SNB/three-in-one block was associated with a lower VAS, followed by continuous intra-articular analgesia/local infiltration analgesia (LIA)/posterior capsule infiltration (PCI) and continuous femoral nerve block (FNB)/intermittent SNB. On POD 2, continuous intra-articular analgesia/LIA/PCI was associated with a lower VAS, followed by continuous FNB/PCI and single-shot femoral triangle block (FTB)/single-shot infiltration between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee (IPACK). On POD 3, continuous ACB was associated with a lower VAS, followed by continuous intra-articular analgesia/LIA/PCI and continuous FNB/PCI. Conclusions: Continuous intra-articular analgesia/LIA/PCI was associated with the best pain control following primary TKA. Multimodal analgesia, which incorporates peripheral nerve blockade and periarticular injections, has become a key concept in contemporary pain management following TKA.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Via Lorenz Böhler 5, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
- Department of Life Sciences, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, Via del Casale di San Pio V, 00165 Rome, Italy
- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital of Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Academic Hospital of Bolzano (SABES-ASDAA), Via Lorenz Böhler 5, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Rhein-Maas Klinikum, 52146 Würselen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital of Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Anesthesia, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, 52152 Simmerath, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital of Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Luisenhospital, 52064 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH University Hospital of Aachen, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of Erlangen, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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Zhao C, Wang Q, Cai L, Chen L, Kang P. Adductor Canal Block Combined With IPACK Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Study. HSS J 2025; 21:73-80. [PMID: 39846057 PMCID: PMC11748369 DOI: 10.1177/15563316231201126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2025]
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Background There is no consensus on whether adductor canal block (ACB) combined with infiltration between the popliteal artery and capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) block can further increase analgesia and reduce opioid consumption after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared with ACB and periarticular infiltration analgesia (PIA). Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining ACB and PACK block on analgesia and functional recovery following TKA. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted involving 386 patients who underwent primary unilateral TKA at our institution from January 2020 to October 2022. Patients were divided into 3 groups and treated with PIA, ACB, or ACB combined with IPACK block, respectively. Primary outcomes were postoperative morphine consumption and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores. Secondary outcomes included functional recovery, evaluated by knee range of motion, quadriceps strength, daily mobilization distance, and postoperative length of stay. Other outcomes included incidence of complications. Results Patients in the ACB + IPACK group had significantly less morphine consumption on postoperative day 1 and during hospitalization than patients in the PIA and ACB groups. Furthermore, the ACB + IPACK group had significantly lower VAS scores at rest and during motion at 6, 12, and 24 hours postoperatively (but not at other time points), better knee range of motion on postoperative days 1 and 2 (but not day 3), and a greater daily mobilization distance on postoperative day 1 (but not days 2 and 3). The ACB + IPACK group had significantly lower incidences of postoperative nausea and vomiting than the PIA and ACB groups. Conclusion This retrospective cohort study suggests that a combination of ACB and IPACK block may have a greater effect than PIA or ACB alone on analgesia following TKA, while providing better functional recovery. Further study is warranted.
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- Chengcheng Zhao
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Zhang H, Deng Y, Zhao Y, Wang F. Efficacy of adductor canal and popliteal plexus block combined with local anesthetic injection in the interspace between the popliteal artery and posterior capsule of the knee and local infiltrative analgesia for postoperative pain and functional outcome after total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled study. Knee 2024; 50:107-114. [PMID: 39153415 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2024.07.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Adductor canal block and periarticular infiltration analgesia (PIA) have been shown to relieve pain in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) effectively. However, their analgesic effectiveness has some limitations. Thus, we considered a novel blocking site that could achieve analgesia without affecting the muscle strength of the lower limbs. METHODS Seventy-two patients undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty were randomized into two groups. One group was treated with adductor canal and popliteal plexus (APB) combined with interspace between the popliteal artery and posterior capsule of the knee (iPACK) and local infiltration anesthesia (LIA) and the other was treated with PIA. The primary outcomes included postoperative pain, as assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS), and the consumption of oral tramadol. Secondary outcomes included functional recovery and daily ambulation distance. Tertiary outcomes included postoperative adverse effects. RESULTS The APB group had lower VAS scores after surgery at rest and during motion. Compared with the PIA group, the walking distance of the APB group on the second day was greater. The muscle strength of the APB group was lower than that of the PIA group at the early stage. Patients in the APB group also consumed less tramadol than those in the PIA group. There was no difference in the incidence of adverse events between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS APB combined with iPACK and LIA is a novel block for TKA, and it can reduce postoperative pain sooner after TKA without affecting postoperative functional recovery or increasing complications.
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- Han Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
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Cakmak MF, Horoz L, Arslan FN, Demir OU, Basarir K. Comparison ultrasound-guided adductor canal block and surgeon-performed block for pain management after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:637. [PMID: 39127622 PMCID: PMC11316281 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07762-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Adductor canal block (ACB) is widely performed for postoperative analgesia for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of this study is to compare surgeon-assisted and anesthesiologist-assisted (ultrasound-guided) adductor blocks in terms of postoperative analgesic efficacy. METHODS This study was designed as a double-blind, prospective and randomized trial. A total of 240 participants were randomly allocated to three groups: one where the surgeon performed the adductor canal block (ACBs), another where it was conducted by an anesthetist with ultrasound guidance (ACBa), and a third group without the adductor block. The follow-up management after the Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) procedure occurred on the first, third, and tenth days, as well as the twelfth week. Outcome measures comprised pain assessment using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and monitoring opioid analgesic consumption. RESULTS No significant differences in demographic profiles were observed between the groups. Groups ACBa and ACBs exhibited significantly lower VAS scores compared to the control group at both 3 and 12 h after surgery, with group ACBa showing the lowest VAS scores among all groups. However, at 1 day, 3 days, 10 days and 12 weeks after surgery, there was no significant difference in VAS scores between the ACBa and ACBs groups. On the first three days, the ACBa group had the lowest opioid consumption and the lowest total opioid consumption. The differences in VAS scores between the groups began to decrease on the first day after surgery. CONCLUSION The adductor canal block (ACB) has been demonstrated to be an effective method of reducing pain in patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) in the postoperative period. Nevertheless, despite the pronounced impact that ACB performed by an anesthesiologist under ultrasound guidance has on VAS scores according to intraoperative ACB by surgeons, its effect on clinical outcomes has not been demonstrated. TRIAL REGISTRATIONS This study was retrospectively registered with the Clinical Trials Registry Platform on July 31, 2024 (NCT06533085).
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- Mehmet Fevzi Cakmak
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kirsehir Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Halic University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Upshaw WC, Richey JM, Tassin JP, Frolov MV, Miller BC, Kaye AJ, Sterritt J, Fox CJ, Ahmadzadeh S, Shekoohi S, Kaye AD. IPACK Block Efficacy for Acute Pain Management after Total Knee Replacement: A Review. Curr Pain Headache Rep 2024; 28:673-679. [PMID: 38520494 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-024-01237-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Patients often experience a significant degree of knee pain following total knee replacement (TKR). To alleviate this pain, nerve blocks may be performed such as the adductor canal block (ACB). However, ACBs are unable to relieve pain originating from the posterior region of the knee. A new type of nerve block known as the IPACK block may be used in conjunction with ACBs as it is designed to inhibit nerve branches innervating this area. In this article, we examine the rationale behind the IPACK procedure, how it is performed, and clinical trials examining its efficacy. RECENT FINDINGS 5 of the 7 clinical trials examined in this article showed the IPACK + ACB block to show superior efficacy in treating pain following TKR compared to other blocks. These blocks included PMDI+ACB, SPANK+ACB, PAI+ACB, ACB alone, and SCAB. 2 of the 7 clinical trials showed the IPACK + ACB to be less effective in managing patients pain following TKR compared to other blocks which included the CACB and 4 in 1 block. In most instances, the IPACK + ACB showed superior efficacy in managing patients' pain following TKR when compared to other types of nerve blocks. This was determined by measuring usage of opioids, reported postoperative pain, and length of hospital stays following TKR. Thus, we suppose the IPACK block may be used in conjunction with the ACB to effectively reduce patient's pain following TKR.
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- William C Upshaw
- School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- School of Dentistry, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA, 70119, USA
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- School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- WakeMed Anesthesia, 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27610, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Neurosciences, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA
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Wan D, Wang R, Wei J, Zan Q, Shang L, Ma J, Yao S, Xu C. Bibliometric and visual analysis of research on analgesia and total knee arthroplasty from 1990 to 2022. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25153. [PMID: 38322956 PMCID: PMC10844279 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background In recent decades, there have been notable advancements in the field of analgesia and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aims to employ bibliometric analysis to elucidate the prevailing research focal points and trends within analgesia and TKA from 1990 to 2022. Material and methods Relevant publications were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and Scimago Graphica were used for visualization and bibliometric analysis of countries, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords. Results A total of 2776 publications on analgesia and TKA were identified, with the United States having the highest number of publications. The University of Copenhagen was the most productive institution, and Kehlet, Henrik was the most prolific author. The Journal of Arthroplasty had the most publications and citations. The most common keywords were "TKA," "pain management," "postoperative pain," "Total hip arthroplasty (THA)," and "postoperative management." Keyword burst detection demonstrated that adductor canal block (ACB) was a recent research hotspot. Conclusion Our study revealed a sharp increase in global publications on analgesia and TKA, and this trend is expected to continue. Further research is necessary to determine the optimal regimen for multimodal analgesia, the ideal location and volume of ACB, and their clinical significance.
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- Dongping Wan
- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cancer Biology, Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Health Statistics, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
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- Department of Knee Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China
- Department of Health Statistics, Faculty of Preventive Medicine, The Air Force Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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Padki A, Vemula V, Purnomo G, Lim JBT, Liow LMH, Yeo SJ, Chen JY. Adductor Canal Block Does not Confer Better Immediate Postoperative Pain Relief after Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Knee Surg 2023; 36:843-848. [PMID: 35436805 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The adductor canal block (ACB) is a useful adjunct to control postoperative pain in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The aim of our study was to compare postoperative day 1 (POD1) pain scores, ambulation distance, range of motion, active straight leg raise (SLR), and length of stay (LOS) in TKA patients receiving no ACB (NACB), ACB by surgeon (ACBS), or ACB by anesthetist (ACBA). After obtaining institutional ethics approval, a retrospective review of 135 patients who underwent TKA between September 2020 and March 2021 was performed. All patients underwent TKA by the same surgeon and received the same standardized postoperative rehabilitation. Operating theater time was shortest in the NACB group with 129.3 ± 23.1 minutes compared with 152.4 ± 31.6 minutes in ACBA and 139.2 ± 29.4 minutes in ABCS (p = 0.001). For the POD1 pain score after therapy, the NACB group scored 4.9 ± 3.1 compared with 3.5 ± 2.2 and 3.9 ± 1.8 scored by the ACBA and ACBS groups, respectively (p = 0.302). The mean POD1 ambulation distance was 21.1 ± 15.2 m in the NACB group compared with 15.4 ± 1.3 and 17.8 ± 13.2 m in the ACBA and ACBS groups (all p > 0.05), respectively. There were no significant differences in the median LOS between three groups or ability to perform active SLR (all p > 0.05). Our study found no significant differences when comparing ACBS and ACBA by POD1 pain score, ambulation distance, range of motion, and LOS. We recommend against the use of ACB and instead recommend surgeons to perform an adequate periarticular cocktail injection.
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- Akshay Padki
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- St. Vincentius a Paulo Catholic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Matthews DE, Rella RT. Retrospective Analysis of Surgeon-Placed Nerve Block and Indwelling Catheter in the Adductor Canal in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Cureus 2023; 15:e39833. [PMID: 37397678 PMCID: PMC10314755 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is now being performed in the outpatient setting, and often the postoperative pain is managed with opioid analgesics. Non-opioid pain management modalities are in crucial demand, and we propose a surgical technique that can potentially result in less pain and the decrease in the use of opioid analgesia following TKA. The purpose of this study was to investigate the safety and efficacy of a novel peripheral nerve block (PNB) that includes a single injection and catheter placement for a continuous regional nerve block in total knee arthroplasty. METHODS Fifty-six patients underwent TKA by a single surgeon utilizing the novel method. Patient-reported outcomes were entered into an outcomes database and compared to an aggregate of over 3,500 comparative TKA patients. A visual analog scale (VAS) evaluated perioperative pain. Patient perioperative opioid usage, expectations of pain control, the incidence of common side effects, and the average hospital length of stay (LOS) were collected. RESULTS Compared to the aggregate of patients in the database, the patients who received the novel surgeon-placed adductor canal block (ACB) and catheter placement reported findings that suggest this technique can possibly lead to a decrease in the severity of pain in addition to a reduction in side effects and the need for opioid analgesia. LOS for these patients was short, and patient satisfaction scores were excellent for the surgeon performing this technique. CONCLUSIONS Using the placement technique described, surgeons can reproducibly perform a single injection of PNB and place an indwelling catheter in the adductor canal through direct visualization of the muscles that make up the borders of the adductor canal. This technique offers potential advantages over pain management modalities that can be elucidated in further studies. The power of this study is limited due to these findings having not been analyzed for statistical significance.
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- Daniel E Matthews
- Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, USA
- Orthopedic Surgery, Alabama Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Daphne, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, USA
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Fan Chiang YH, Wang MT, Chan SM, Chen SY, Wang ML, Hou JD, Tsai HC, Lin JA. Motor-Sparing Effect of Adductor Canal Block for Knee Analgesia: An Updated Review and a Subgroup Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Based on a Corrected Classification System. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:210. [PMID: 36673579 PMCID: PMC9859112 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11020210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Discrepancies in the definition of adductor canal block (ACB) lead to inconsistent results. To investigate the actual analgesic and motor-sparing effects of ACB by anatomically defining femoral triangle block (FTB), proximal ACB (p-ACB), and distal ACB (d-ACB), we re-classified the previously claimed ACB approaches according to the ultrasound findings or descriptions in the corresponding published articles. A meta-analysis with subsequent subgroup analyses based on these corrected results was performed to examine the true impact of ACB on its analgesic effect and motor function (quadriceps muscle strength or mobilization ability). An optimal ACB technique was also suggested based on an updated review of evidence and ultrasound anatomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS We systematically searched studies describing the use of ACB for knee surgery. Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were searched with the exclusion of non-English articles from inception to 28 February 2022. The motor-sparing and analgesic aspects in true ACB were evaluated using meta-analyses with subsequent subgroup analyses according to the corrected classification system. RESULTS The meta-analysis includes 19 randomized controlled trials. Compared with the femoral nerve block group, the quadriceps muscle strength (standardized mean difference (SMD) = 0.33, 95%-CI [0.01; 0.65]) and mobilization ability (SMD = -22.44, 95%-CI [-35.37; -9.51]) are more preserved in the mixed ACB group at 24 h after knee surgery. Compared with the true ACB group, the FTB group (SMD = 5.59, 95%-CI [3.44; 8.46]) has a significantly decreased mobilization ability at 24 h after knee surgery. CONCLUSION By using the corrected classification system, we proved the motor-sparing effect of true ACB compared to FTB. According to the updated ultrasound anatomy, we suggested proximal ACB to be the analgesic technique of choice for knee surgery. Although a single-shot ACB is limited in duration, it remains the candidate of the analgesic standard for knee surgery on postoperative day 1 or 2 because it induces analgesia with less motor involvement in the era of multimodal analgesia. Furthermore, data from the corrected classification system may provide the basis for future research.
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- Yu-Hsuan Fan Chiang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tri-Service General Hospital and National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Chung-Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung-Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei 100225, Taiwan
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- Division of Anesthesiology, Hualien Armed Forces General Hospital, Hualien 97144, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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- Dianthus MFM Clinic Taoyuan, Dianthus MFM Center, Taoyuan 33083, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Center for Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung 40201, Taiwan
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Coviello A, Bernasconi A, Balato G, Spasari E, Ianniello M, Mariconda M, Vargas M, Iacovazzo C, Smeraglia F, Tognù A, Servillo G. Positioning the Catheter Tip Anterior or Posterior to the Saphenous Nerve in Continuous Adductor Canal Block: A Mono-Centric Retrospective Comparative Study. Local Reg Anesth 2022; 15:97-105. [PMID: 36601486 PMCID: PMC9807124 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s383601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background and Aim Ultrasound-guided continuous adductor canal block (cACB) is a conventional choice in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the management of the postoperative pain. This study aims to compare different catheter tip locations for cACB relative to the saphenous nerve (anteriorly vs posteriorly) in terms of efficacy and complications. Methods At the department of Surgical Sciences, Orthopedic Trauma and Emergencies of the University of Naples Federico II (Naples, Italy), between January 2020 and November 2021, retrospective comparative study was executed. Patients planned for TKA were included in the study if they met the follow inclusion criteria: patients undergone TKA; aged 50-85 years; body mass index (BMI) of 18-35 kg/m2; American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification from I to III; subarachnoid technique for anesthesiology plane; continuous adductor canal block performed by an anesthetist with considerable experience. Patients were assigned to receive cACB with the catheter tip located anteriorly (Group 1, G1) or posteriorly to the saphenous nerve (Group 2, G2). Postoperative pain, ambulation ability, episodes of pump block and rate of catheter dislodgement and leakage were evaluated and analyzed. Results Altogether, 102 patients were admitted to the study (48 in G1 and 54 in G2). After the first 8 postoperative hours, in G1 17 patients (35.4%) had a VAS greater than 4, while in group 2 only 3 patients (5.6%) had a VAS greater than 4 (p-value <0.01). All patients of both groups showed ambulation ability in the postoperative period. No episode of leakage was recorded. While the catheter displacement rate was similar in the two groups (2.1% for G1 vs 3.7% for G2; p-value >0.05), the episodes of pump block were significantly less in G2 than in G1 (3.7% vs 20.8%; p-value <0.01). Conclusion In cACB for TKA, we found that positioning the catheter tip posteriorly to the saphenous nerve may lead to a greater postoperative analgesia and reduce the risk of pump block compared to placing the catheter tip anteriorly to the nerve.
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- Antonio Coviello
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80100, Italy,Correspondence: Antonio Coviello, Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Vitruvio, 3, Naples, 80100, Italy, Email
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80100, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80100, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80100, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80100, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli IRCCS, Bologna, 40136, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, University of Naples “Federico II”, Naples, 80100, Italy
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Lavand'homme PM, Kehlet H, Rawal N, Joshi GP. Pain management after total knee arthroplasty: PROcedure SPEcific Postoperative Pain ManagemenT recommendations. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2022; 39:743-757. [PMID: 35852550 PMCID: PMC9891300 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The PROSPECT (PROcedure SPEcific Postoperative Pain ManagemenT) Working Group is a global collaboration of surgeons and anaesthesiologists formulating procedure-specific recommendations for pain management after common operations. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with significant postoperative pain that is difficult to treat. Nevertheless, pain control is essential for rehabilitation and to enhance recovery. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the available literature and develop recommendations for optimal pain management after unilateral primary TKA. DESIGN A narrative review based on published systematic reviews, using modified PROSPECT methodology. DATA SOURCES A literature search was performed in EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed and Cochrane Databases, between January 2014 and December 2020, for systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating analgesic interventions for pain management in patients undergoing TKA. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Each randomised controlled trial (RCT) included in the selected systematic reviews was critically evaluated and included only if met the PROSPECT requirements. Included studies were evaluated for clinically relevant differences in pain scores, use of nonopioid analgesics, such as paracetamol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and current clinical relevance. RESULTS A total of 151 systematic reviews were analysed, 106 RCTs met PROSPECT criteria. Paracetamol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory or cyclo-oxygenase-2-specific inhibitors are recommended. This should be combined with a single shot adductor canal block and peri-articular local infiltration analgesia together with a single intra-operative dose of intravenous dexamethasone. Intrathecal morphine (100 μg) may be considered in hospitalised patients only in rare situations when both adductor canal block and local infiltration analgesia are not possible. Opioids should be reserved as rescue analgesics in the postoperative period. Analgesic interventions that could not be recommended were also identified. CONCLUSION The present review identified an optimal analgesic regimen for unilateral primary TKA. Future studies to evaluate enhanced recovery programs and specific challenging patient groups are needed.
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- Patricia M Lavand'homme
- From the Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Pain Service, Cliniques Universitaires St Luc, University Catholic of Louvain (UCL), Brussels, Belgium (PML), Section of Surgical Pathophysiology 7621, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark (HK), Department of Anaesthesiology, Orebro University, Orebro, Sweden (NR) and Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States (GPJ)
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Fujita Y, Mera H, Watanabe T, Furutani K, Kondo HO, Wakai T, Kawashima H, Ogose A. Significantly earlier ambulation and reduced risk of near-falls with continuous infusion nerve blocks: a retrospective pilot study of adductor canal block compared to femoral nerve block in total knee arthroplasty. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:768. [PMID: 35953812 PMCID: PMC9373377 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05735-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Near-falls should be detected to prevent falls related to the earlier ambulation after Total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The quadriceps weakness with femoral nerve block (FNB) has led to a focus on adductor canal block (ACB). We purposed to examine the risk of falls and the earlier ambulation in each continuous infusion nerve block. Methods Continuous infusion nerve block (FNB or ACB) was performed until postoperative day (POD) 2 or 3. Pain levels and falls/near-falls with knee-buckling were monitored from POD 1 to POD 3. The score on the manual muscle test, MMT (0 to 5, 5 being normal), of the patients who could ambulate on POD 1, was investigated. Results A total of 73 TKA cases, 36 FNB and 37 ACB, met the inclusion criteria. No falls were noted. But episodes of near-falls with knee-buckling were witnessed in 14 (39%) cases in the FNB group and in 4 (11%) in the ACB group (p = 0.0068). In the ACB group, 81.1% of patients could ambulate with parallel bars on POD 1, while only 44.4% of FNB patients could do so (p = 0.0019). The quadriceps MMT values in the ACB group was 2.82, significantly higher than 1.97 in the FNB group (p = 0.0035). There were no significant differences in pain as measured with a numerical rating scale (NRS) and rescue analgesia through POD 3. Conclusion ACB was associated with significantly less knee-buckling and earlier ambulation post-TKA, with better quadriceps strength. Our study indicated the incidence of falls and near-falls with continuous infusion nerve blocks, and support the use of ACB to reduce the risk of falls after TKA. It is suggested that a certain number of the patients even with continuous ACB infusion should be considered with the effect of motor branch to prevent falls. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-022-05735-6.
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- Yutaka Fujita
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan.,Present Address: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nagaoka Chuo General Hospital, 2041, Kawasaki-machi, Nagaoka City, Niigata, 940-8653, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan.,Present Address: Department of Anesthesiology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 754, Ichibancho, Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8211, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, 754, Ichibancho, Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku, Niigata, 951-8211, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Uonuma Institute of Community Medicine, Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital, Uonuma Kikan Hospital, 4132 Urasa, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, 949-7302, Japan
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Observation and Analysis of the Postoperative Analgesic Effect of Subanaesthetic Dose of Ketamine in Kashin–Beck Disease Patients after Total Knee Arthroplasty. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:9417594. [PMID: 35251584 PMCID: PMC8896942 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9417594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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With the transformation of modern medical models, the medical needs of patients have changed from treatment to safe, comfortable, and painless treatment. Therefore, it is clinically important to find an ideal analgesia model to reduce the pain after total knee arthroplasty and minimize the impact of surgical trauma on the body pressure. This article aims to study the effects of lower limb nerve block combined with local infiltration analgesia of the joint cavity on the hemodynamics and postoperative analgesia effects of knee joint replacement in elderly patients by comparing the effects of the subanaesthetic dose of ketamine on the hemodynamics and postoperative analgesia effect of knee joint replacement in elderly patients' intraoperative analgesia program. This article proposes that 90 patients requiring unilateral total knee replacement were randomly divided into 3 groups, with 30 patients in each group, age 65–85 years, average age 75 years, ASA I ∼ II grade, and body mass index 13.89 ∼ 37.26. Use a multifunctional monitor to monitor the patient's continuous blood pressure (SBP/DBP) and mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), electrocardiogram (ECG), intraoperative pulse oxygen saturation (SpO2), and end-tidal carbon dioxide (PETCO2). The following are monitored: record the heart rate (HR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), and diastolic blood pressure before induction of anesthesia (T0), before the upper tourniquet (T1), and after the upper tourniquet (T2), before tourniquet withdrawal (T3), and after tourniquet withdrawal (T4), mean arterial pressure (MAP). The three groups of patients had different degrees of itching, vomiting, nausea, and other adverse reactions. The experimental results in this article show that, in elderly patients with epidural anesthesia, the use of propofol and dexmedetomidine to maintain the patient's BIS value between 60 and 70 can meet the depth of sedation required for surgery without important surgical operation knowledge.
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Li Q, Hu Q, Alqwbani M, Li D, Yang Z, Wang Q, Kang P. Additional nerve blocks are not superior to multiple-site infiltration analgesia in total knee arthroplasty under adductor canal block. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:591. [PMID: 34645496 PMCID: PMC8513222 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02769-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Adductor canal block (ACB) with additional nerve blocks (ANBs) is reported to provide adequate analgesia and enhanced functional rehabilitation in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The present study aims to evaluate whether ANBs are superior to multiple-site infiltration analgesia (MIA) in patients undergoing TKA under ACB. Methods We enrolled 530 patients undergoing primary TKA from 2015 to 2019 at our institution in this retrospective cohort study. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A was treated with ANBs + ACB; Group B was treated with MIA + ACB. Primary outcomes were pain scores and morphine consumption. Functional recovery was the secondary outcome. Other outcomes included satisfaction score, cost-effectiveness, adverse events, and length of hospital stay (LOS). Results Pain scores at rest and morphine consumption were slightly lower in the ANBs + ACB group than in the MIA + ACB group. No significant difference was found in functional recovery, post-operative complications or LOS between the groups. Meanwhile, the cost of analgesic intervention in the MIA + ACB group was less than that in the ANBs + ACB group. Conclusion The present study suggests that ANBs do not provide superior pain relief compared to MIA for patients undergoing TKA under ACB. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR2100043227. Registered 9 February 2021, https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=121745.
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- Qianhao Li
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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Vanamala R, Hammer N, Kieser D. Anatomical Landmarks for Intraoperative Adductor Canal Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cadaveric Feasibility Assessment. Arthroplast Today 2021; 10:82-86. [PMID: 34286055 PMCID: PMC8280478 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2021.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Postoperative analgesia after knee arthroplasty forms a basis for an optimal range of motion after surgery. Femoral nerve blocks are established as a sensory nerve blockade but at the expense of quadriceps weakness delaying postoperative mobilization. The adductor canal block (ACB) similarly provides sensory blockade but preserves quadriceps function. If ACB is performed intraoperatively, it would reduce the time and cost needed for ACBs. This study aimed at investigating possible landmarks making it feasible to perform ACB intraoperatively. Material and methods Twenty-seven knees were used. The superior pole of the patella, medial epicondyle, and adductor tubercle was proposed as landmarks to perform the ACB through a medial parapatellar approach. A needle was directed toward the adductor tubercle until a tactile feedback was felt. Ten to 15 mL India ink were injected using this technique. The adductor canal was dissected to visualize the ink spread and determine whether the saphenous nerve and the nerve to vastus medialis were exposed to the ink. Results The anatomic landmarks were easily identified in all knees. The ACB resulted in the saphenous nerve and nerve to vastus medialis being bathed in ink consistently. A volumetric relationship was noted with the injectate. No injury to the neurovascular structures was observed. Conclusions An accurate and safe technique with reliable anatomic landmarks was presented to perform an ACB. In addition, an increase in injected ink volume correlated to an increase in the spread of ink; thus, we postulate that 10 mL of local anesthetic may be sufficient for an adequate regional block.
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- Rutvik Vanamala
- Department of Orthopaedics, Midcentral DHB, Manawatu, New Zealand.,Department of Anatomy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Macrocopic and Clinical Anatomy, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.,Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany.,Medical Branch, Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Kampitak W, Tanavalee A, Tansatit T, Ngarmukos S, Songborassamee N, Vichainarong C. The analgesic efficacy of anterior femoral cutaneous nerve block in combination with femoral triangle block in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized control trial. Korean J Anesthesiol 2021; 74:496-505. [PMID: 34182749 PMCID: PMC8648511 DOI: 10.4097/kja.21120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Ultrasound-guided femoral triangle block (FTB) can provide motor-sparing anterior knee analgesia. However, it may not completely anesthetize the anterior femoral cutaneous nerve (AFCN). We hypothesized that an AFCN block (AFCNB) in combination with a FTB would decrease pain during movement in the immediate 12-hour postoperative compared with a FTB alone. Methods Eighty patients scheduled to undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were randomized to receive either FTB alone (FTB group) or AFCNB with FTB (AFCNB + FTB group) as a part of the multimodal analgesic regimen. The primary outcome was pain during movement 12 hours postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included numeric rating scale (NRS) pain scores, incidence of surgical incision site pain, intravenous morphine consumption, immediate functional performance, patient satisfaction, and length of hospital stay. Results The NRS pain scores on movement 12 hours postoperatively were significantly lower in patients of AFCNB + FTB group compared to those in patients of FTB group (mean difference, -2.02 [95% confidence interval: -3.14, -0.89], P < 0.001). Incidence of pain at the site of surgical incision in 24 hours postoperatively and morphine consumption in 48 hours postoperatively were significantly lower (P < 0.001) and quadriceps muscle strength at 0 degree immediately after the surgery was significantly greater in patients of AFCNB + FTB group (P = 0.04). Conclusions The addition of ultrasound-guided AFCNB to FTB provided more effective analgesia and decreased opioid requirement compared to FTB alone after TKA and may enhance immediate functional performance on the day of surgery.
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- Wirinaree Kampitak
- Department of Anesthesiology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anatomy, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society and Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Zheng FY, Liu YB, Huang H, Xu S, Ma XJ, Liu YZ, Chu HC. The impact of IPACK combined with adductor canal block under ultrasound guidance on early motor function after total knee arthroplasty. Braz J Anesthesiol 2021; 72:110-114. [PMID: 33915199 PMCID: PMC9373452 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Infiltration between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the posterior Knee (IPACK) combined with an adductor canal block under the guidance of ultrasound on early motor function after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Methods A sample of 60 cases who were scheduled for elective unilateral TKA were divided into two groups using random number table method: a group with IPACK combined with an adductor canal block (I group, n = 30), and a group with femoral nerve block combined with superior popliteal sciatic nerve block (FS group, n = 30). Before anesthesia induction was completed, the patients in I group received an ultrasound-guided adductor canal block with 15 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine and an IPACK block with 25 mL of ropivacaine, and the patients in FS group received a femoral nerve block and a superior popliteal sciatic nerve block with 20 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine under ultrasound guidance. Post-operation, all the patients received patient-controlled intravenous analgesia combined with an oral celecoxib capsule to relieve pain and maintain a visual analogue scale score of ≤ 3. Results The quadriceps femoris muscle strength score was significantly higher in Ⅰ group than in FS group (p = 0.001), while the modified Bromage score were significantly lower and walking distance results were significantly higher in Ⅰ group than in FS group (both p = 0.000). Conclusion Compared with femoral nerve block combined with superior popliteal sciatic nerve block, IPACK combined with adductor canal block had a mild impact on early motor functions after TKA.
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- Fang-Yu Zheng
- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao, China; Women and Children's Hospital, Qingdao University, Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Operating Room, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Department of Anesthesiology, Qingdao, China
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Morelli I, Maffulli N, Brambilla L, Agnoletto M, Peretti GM, Mangiavini L. Quadriceps muscle group function and after total knee arthroplasty-asystematic narrative update. Br Med Bull 2021; 137:51-69. [PMID: 33517365 DOI: 10.1093/bmb/ldaa041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND This article systematically summarizes the present evidences, published in the last 20 years, regarding the pre- and post-operative factors, which may influence recovery of the function of the quadriceps muscle group following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We following the PRISMA methodology, including meta-analyses and high-level evidence studies (prospective trials, and, when unavailable, retrospective studies). SOURCES OF DATA Pubmed and Cochrane databases: 582 articles were identified and 54 of them were selected. AREAS OF AGREEMENT Tourniquets inflated at high pressure exert a detrimental effect on the quadriceps muscle group. Faster quadriceps recovery takes place using mini-invasive approaches, an eight-week rehabilitation period including balance training and the use of nutraceuticals. AREAS OF DISAGREEMENT Pre-habilitation and pre-operative factors, analgesic methods and different TKA implants. GROWING POINTS AND AREAS TIMELY FOR DEVELOPING RESEARCH Telerehabilitation seems a cost-effective tool for rehabilitation after TKA. Patients' optimization protocols before TKA should include standardized nutraceuticals intake.
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- Ilaria Morelli
- Residency Program in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Milan, via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona Hospital "Clinica Orthopedica" Department, Hospital of Salerno, Via San Leonardo, 84125 Salerno, Italy.,Institute of Science and Technology in Medicine, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom.,Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, United Kingdom
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- Residency Program in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Milan, via Festa del Perdono 7, 20122, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, via Riccardo Galeazzi 4, 20161, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, via Luigi Mangiagalli 31, 20133 Italy
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Li Q, Mu G, Liu X, Chen M. Efficacy of additional corticosteroids to multimodal cocktail periarticular injection in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:77. [PMID: 33482865 PMCID: PMC7821531 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-02144-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As the ultimate method for the treatment of osteoarthritis, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been widely used in the clinic. Local injection of multimodal cocktails, including corticosteroids, is commonly used for pain management after TKA. This meta-analysis aims to systematically evaluate the effect of periarticular injection of corticosteroids on postoperative pain relief and knee functional recovery in patients undergoing TKA. METHODS PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases were comprehensively searched for all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published before July 1, 2020, that investigated the efficacy of corticosteroids for TKA. RESULTS Ten RCTs involving a total of 829 patients were assessed in the meta-analysis. Compared with the control group, the visual analogue scale (VAS) score at rest of the corticosteroid group decreased significantly at postoperative day 1 (POD1), POD2, and POD3 (p < 0.05). Besides, the range of flexion motion of the knee joint in the corticosteroid group at POD1 and POD2 was significantly increased (p < 0.05); at the same time, the range of extension motion at POD2 and POD3 showed the opposite trend between the two groups (p < 0.05). The morphine equivalent of postoperative analgesia was significantly reduced (p < 0.05), and the time required for straight leg raising (SLR) was significantly shortened (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of postoperative drainage, length of hospital stay, and complications such as infection, nausea, and vomiting (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The additional corticosteroids to multimodal cocktail periarticular injection can relieve the early pain intensity at rest after TKA, increase the early range of motion (ROM) of the knee joint, reduce the dosage of postoperative analgesics, and shorten the duration of time required for SLR. However, it has no effect on reducing postoperative complications and shortening the length of hospital stay.
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- Qi Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shehong People's Hospital, NO.19, Guanghan road, Shehong, 629200, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Southwest Medical University, NO.319, Section 3, Zhongshan road, Jiangyang District, Luzhou, 646000, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zigong Fourth People's Hospital, NO.19, Tanmulin Street, Ziliujing District, Zigong, 643000, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shehong People's Hospital, NO.19, Guanghan road, Shehong, 629200, Sichuan Province, People's Republic of China.
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Li D, Alqwbani M, Wang Q, Liao R, Yang J, Kang P. Efficacy of Adductor Canal Block Combined With Additional Analgesic Methods for Postoperative Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:3554-3562. [PMID: 32680754 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.06.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of adductor canal block (ACB) combined with additional analgesic methods in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and investigate whether blocking the sensory nerves that are distributed in the posterior and lateral aspect of knee could improve postoperative pain control. METHODS Two hundred scheduled patients for TKA were randomly allocated into 4 groups: Group A received ACB combined with iPACK (interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee) block and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block (LFCNB); Group B received ACB combined with iPACK block; Group C received ACB combined with LFCNB; and Group D received ACB only. Postoperative pain score was the main primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included the morphine consumption and analgesic duration. Other outcomes included knee range of motion, quadriceps strength, ambulation, Knee Society Score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index physical function, timed up and go (TUG) test, and complications. RESULTS Groups A, B, and C had lower postoperative pain scores within 12 hours at rest and 8 hours with activity than Group D (P < .05). In addition, Group A had lower morphine consumption than both Group C (P < .05) and Group D (P < .01). Group A had the longest analgesic duration (19.21 ± 3.22 hours) among all groups. There were no significant differences among the groups in terms of mobility and complication after surgery. CONCLUSION Combining ACB with both iPACK and LFCNB is an effective method for decreasing early postoperative pain in TKA without increasing the complications or affecting the early rehabilitation.
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- Donghai Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People's Republic of China
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Li D, Alqwbani M, Wang Q, Yang Z, Liao R, Kang P. Ultrasound-guided adductor canal block combined with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block for post-operative analgesia following total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 45:1421-1429. [PMID: 33200245 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04549-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate whether adductor canal block (ACB) combined with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block (LFCNB) could improve the efficacy of post-operative analgesia in a comparison with a standard peri-articular infiltration analgesia (PIA) after a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS One hundred and sixty patients of scheduled unilateral primary TKA were randomly allocated into two groups for post-operative analgesia. Eighty cases were treated with ACB combined with LFCNB and the other eighty treated with PIA. The primary outcomes were pain visual analogue scale (VAS) and rescue pain killer consumption, and the secondary outcomes were knee active range of motion (ROM), quadriceps strength, patients' ambulation ability, Knee Society Score (KSS), length of hospital stay, and adverse events. RESULTS We found that ACB combined with LFCNB was better on decreasing the post-operative pain score within 12 hours at rest and 8 h with activity (p < 0.05) and provided longer duration of analgesia (19.91 ± 5.09 VS 12.06 ± 3.67 h, p < 0.01) and less rescue morphine consumption (13.63 ± 9.84 vs 18.00 ± 11.52 mg, p = 0.011) than the PIA. There was no significant difference between the two groups (p > 0.05) in terms of knee ROM, quadriceps strength, daily mobilization distance, KSS, and complication occurrence. CONCLUSIONS ACB combined with LFCNB provides a significantly better pain control, less opioid consumption, and longer duration of analgesia than peri-articular infiltration while preserving muscle function without affecting knee functional recovery nor the length of stay or side effects occurrence.
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- Donghai Li
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37# Guoxue Road, Chengdu, 610041, People's Republic of China.
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Xin J, Zhang Y, Li Q, Cheng X, Lin Y, Liu B, Zhou L. Adductor canal block is similar to femoral nerve block for the quality of rehabilitation after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2020; 28:2334-2342. [PMID: 31781802 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-019-05796-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE Adductor canal block (ACB) provides postoperative pain relief as effectively as femoral nerve block (FNB) does, and it preserves the strength of the quadriceps femoris. However, its effect on rehabilitation after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy has not been reported. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of pre-operative ACB and FNB on the quality of rehabilitation after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy. METHODS A total of 150 patients undergoing arthroscopic partial meniscectomy were randomly allocated to the FNB group (receiving 0.3% ropivacaine 30 ml at the thighroot-femoral nerve), the ACB group (receiving 0.3% ropivacaine 30 ml at mid-thigh adductor canal), or the control group. The primary outcome was the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score on the 30th postoperative day. RESULTS The HSS knee score of the ACB group on the 30th day after the operation was significantly higher than those of the FNB and control groups (88.6 ± 5.3 vs. 85.3 ± 6.9 and 81.2 ± 5.9, respectively; P < 0.05). Both the ACB and FNB groups showed excellent rehabilitation, indicating similar rehabilitation quality for both treatments. CONCLUSION ACB is similar to FNB concerning the quality of rehabilitation and pain relief after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, while ACB has little effect on the strength of the quadriceps femoris. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I TRIAL REGISTRATAION: This trial was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR-INC-16008346).
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- Juan Xin
- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37 Wai Nan Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37 Wai Nan Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37 Wai Nan Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37 Wai Nan Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37 Wai Nan Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37 Wai Nan Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, No.37 Wai Nan Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, People's Republic of China.
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Edwards MD, Bethea JP, Hunnicutt JL, Slone HS, Woolf SK. Effect of Adductor Canal Block Versus Femoral Nerve Block on Quadriceps Strength, Function, and Postoperative Pain After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review of Level 1 Studies. Am J Sports Med 2020; 48:2305-2313. [PMID: 31800300 DOI: 10.1177/0363546519883589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Femoral nerve block (FNB) is a popular technique for reducing postoperative pain in patients with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), but it is also linked to a number of adverse effects, such as quadriceps weakness, antalgic ambulation, and increased fall risk. Adductor canal block (ACB) has been offered as a motor nerve-sparing alternative to FNB. PURPOSE To evaluate available literature that compares the effects of ACB and FNB on functional outcomes after arthroscopic ACLR. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review. METHODS Following the 2009 PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, a search of PubMed (Ovid), CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane, and Google Scholar databases was conducted. Search terms were designed to capture studies comparing the effects of ACB and FNB in patients undergoing arthroscopic ACLR. Data were evaluated regarding study and patient characteristics, functional measures, opioid consumption, pain scores, and complications. RESULTS Eight randomized controlled trials (N = 655 patients) comparing the efficacy of ACB versus FNB in arthroscopic ACLR were included. The heterogeneity of outcome measures precluded meta-analysis. Seven studies reported functional measures, which included isokinetic strength, straight-leg raise, and other various measures. Follow-up periods varied between 1 hour and 6 months. In 3 trials, ACB was found to preserve quadriceps strength as measured using straight-leg raise for the first 12 to 24 hours after surgery, while 3 other trials found no difference between the groups. No differences were reported in isokinetic strength at 6 months. In other functional measures, ACB either outperformed or was equivalent to FNB. The majority of studies reporting opioid consumption, pain scores, and complications found no differences between the blocks. CONCLUSION This systematic review suggests that when compared with FNB, ACB preserves quadriceps function in the early postoperative period after ACLR while providing a similar level of analgesia. Limitations of this study include the use of various functional measures and limited long-term follow-up. More research evaluating long-term functional outcomes with standardized measures is needed to draw adequate conclusions regarding the effects of ACB and FNB on function after ACLR.
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- Matthew Dean Edwards
- Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Altay N, Sarıkaya B, Karahan MA, Büyükfırat E, Binici O, Ertürk C, Altay MA. Comparison of efficacy between combined periarticular and incisional injections versus periarticular injection alone of bupivacaine for pain control after total knee arthroplasty: A prospective randomized controlled trial. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA 2020; 54:402-407. [PMID: 32554365 DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.20212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of combined periarticular and incisional injections versus periarticular injection alone of bupivacaine in reducing post-operative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS In this prospective, randomized, double-blind comparative study, 90 patients with primary osteoarthritis who underwent TKA were enrolled. The patients were then randomly divided into 3 groups (30 in each): group 1, without injection; group 2, with periarticular injection of 20 mL 0.5% bupivacaine hydrogen chloride (HCl) (100 mg) after implantation; and group 3, periarticular injection of 20 mL 0.5% bupivacaine HCl (100 mg) after implantation and incisional injection of 10 mL 0.5% bupivacaine HCl (50 mg) before wound closure. Post-operative pain levels were measured using a 100-mm visual analogue scale (VAS) (0 mm: no pain and 100 mm: worst pain) at 30 min and 1, 2, 4, and 6 h, post-operatively. RESULTS The mean VAS score in group 3 (the combined group-periarticular and incisional injections) within the first 4 h was lower than that in group 1 and group 2 (p<0.001). The mean VAS scores at the first 30 min were 65.21±9.46 in group 1, 51.86±5.96 in group 2, and 29.33±8.55 in group 3 (p<0.001). The mean VAS scores at the first 1 h were 64.43±9.32 in group 1, 47.26±4.77 in group 2, and 31.66±7.37 in group 3 (p<0.001). The mean scores at the 2 h were 61.46±8.62 in group 1, 48.33±4.66 in group 2, and 30.83±6.76 in group 3 (p<0.001). The mean scores at the 4 h were 64.72±8.91 in group 1, 47.53±4.35 in group 2, and 34.36±6.64 in group 3 (p<0.001). The differences were not significant at 6 h between group 2 (44.91±4.12) and group 3 (41.83±6.71) (p>0.001). However, the values were significantly lower than those of the control group (63.56±9.73) (p<0.001). In addition, VAS scores at all follow-up times were significantly higher in the control group compared with the other groups (p<0.001). CONCLUSION Evidence from this study revealed that the combined injection of bupivacaine is more effective than its periarticular injection alone and provides effective post-operative pain management after TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, Therapeutic study.
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- Nuray Altay
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Harran University, School of Medicine, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Harran University, School of Medicine, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Harran University, School of Medicine, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Harran University, School of Medicine, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Harran University, School of Medicine, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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- Deparment of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Health Sciences University Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Harran University, School of Medicine, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
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Li JW, Ma YS, Xiao LK. Postoperative Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthop Surg 2020; 11:755-761. [PMID: 31663286 PMCID: PMC6819170 DOI: 10.1111/os.12535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 201] [Impact Index Per Article: 40.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 08/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common surgeries performed to relieve joint pain in patients with end‐stage osteoarthritis or rheumatic arthritis of the knee. However, TKA is followed by moderate to severe postoperative pain that affects postoperative rehabilitation, patient satisfaction, and overall outcomes. Historically, opioids have been widely used for perioperative pain management of TKA. However, opioids are associated with undesirable adverse effects, such as nausea, respiratory depression, and retention of urine, which limit their application in daily clinical practice. The aim of this review was to discuss the current postoperative pain management regimens for TKA. Our review of the literature demonstrated that multimodal analgesia is considered the optimal regimen for perioperative pain management of TKA and improves clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, through a combination of several types of medications and delivery routes, including preemptive analgesia, neuraxial anesthesia, peripheral nerve blockade, patient‐controlled analgesia and local infiltration analgesia, and oral opioid/nonopioid medications. Multimodal analgesia provides superior pain relief, promotes recovery of the knee, and reduces opioid consumption and related adverse effects in patients undergoing TKA.
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- Jing-Wen Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yueyang Second People's Hospital, Yueyang, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yueyang Hospital Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Yueyang, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yueyang Second People's Hospital, Yueyang, China.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yueyang Hospital Affiliated to Hunan Normal University, Yueyang, China
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Bailey L. Author Reply to "Regarding 'Adductor Canal Nerve Versus Femoral Nerve Blockade for Pain Control and Quadriceps Function Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Patellar Tendon Autograft: A Prospective Randomized Trial'". Arthroscopy 2020; 36:621-622. [PMID: 32139040 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Lane Bailey
- Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
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Analgesic Impact of Single-Shot Versus Continuous Femoral Nerve Block After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Adv Ther 2020; 37:671-685. [PMID: 31925648 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-019-01194-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Efficient pain management after total knee arthroplasty will accelerate functional recovery and reduce the length of hospital stay. The femoral nerve block is increasingly used in clinical practice owing to its favorable analgesic efficacy. However, the effect of continuous femoral nerve block compared to single-shot femoral nerve block remains controversial. METHODS Three databases (Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane Library) were searched for randomized controlled trials up to April 2019. Seven studies with 525 patients were included in this analysis. RESULTS The pooled estimates showed that the continuous femoral nerve block could relieve the pain at rest [standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals 1.12 (0.63-1.60), I2 = 57%, p < 0.00001] and physical therapy [standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals 1.05 (0.47-1.63), I2 = 71%, p = 0.0004] on postoperative day 1 and reduce total morphine consumption on postoperative day 1 [mean differences with 95% confidence intervals 16.15 (13.75-18.54), I2 = 46%, p < 0.00001] and 2 [mean differences with 95% confidence intervals 7.02 (4.82-9.22), I2 = 35%, p < 0.00001]. There is no significant difference in pain scores at rest and physical therapy on postoperative day 2 and 3, in Western Ontario and McMaster University Arthritis Index scores (p = 0.12), the length of hospital stay (p = 0.94) and the incidence of nausea and vomiting (p = 0.09). CONCLUSION We conclude that the continuous femoral nerve block is more effective than single-shot femoral nerve block after total knee arthroplasty, which provides objective evidence of pain management for anesthetists.
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Kukreja P, Bevinetto C, Brooks B, McKissack H, Montgomery TP, Alexander B, Shah A. Comparison of Adductor Canal Block and Femoral Nerve Block for Early Ambulation After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus 2019; 11:e6331. [PMID: 31938621 PMCID: PMC6948094 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.6331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of adductor canal block (ACB) as compared to femoral nerve block (FNB) in ambulation distance, opioid consumption, and physical therapy participation on postoperative days (PODs) 1 and 2 after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We hypothesized ACB would have increased the ambulation distance and decreased the opioid consumption in comparison to FNB. Methods: All elective TKAs at a single institution, age 18 and older, without existing neurologic or anatomic deficit in the operative limb, were considered. Participants were randomized 1:1 to receive either an ACB (AC group) or a FNB (FN group), in addition to standard care. Visual analog pain scores (VAS) and oral morphine equivalents (OMEs) were recorded preoperatively, in post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), and on PODs 1 and 2. Postoperative ambulation distance was recorded on PODs 1 and 2. Patient satisfaction with analgesia and physical therapist-rated participation in therapy sessions was obtained as well. Results: From 2014 to 2015, 84 participants were recruited: 41 in FN, and 43 in AC. On POD 1, mean ambulation distances in AC and FN were 70.2 and 48.5 ft, respectively (p = 0.045). On POD 2, mean ambulation distances in AC and FN were 129.0 and 106.4 ft, respectively (p = 0.225). VAS, OME, satisfaction, and physical therapy participation were not significantly different. Conclusions: Ambulation after TKA is superior with ACB on the first POD, but there is no difference in VAS scores, OME, patient satisfaction, or ambulation on POD 2.
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- Promil Kukreja
- Anesthesiology, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Preoperative Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedics, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA
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Zhang Z, Wang Y, Liu Y. Effectiveness of continuous adductor canal block versus continuous femoral nerve block in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A PRISMA guided systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e18056. [PMID: 31770220 PMCID: PMC6890367 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000018056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of continuous adductor canal block (CACB) versus continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) in postoperative analgesia and early rehabilitation of patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS The Cochrane Library, PubMed, and EMbase were systematically searched to retrieve literature comparing efficacy of CACB versus CFNB on pain relief and functional recovery in knee replacement patients until December 2018, without language limitation. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS A total of 7 clinical randomized controlled trials and 4 retrospective studies were included, involving 484 cases in the CACB group and 491 in the CFNB group. The results of the meta-analysis showed that the visual analogue scores (VAS) at rest were similar between the CACB group and the CFNB group at 8 hours (standard mean difference(SMD) = -0.26, 95% confidence interval(CI): -0.62, 0.11), 12 hours (SMD = -0.02, 95%CI: -0.50, 0.47), 24 hours (SMD = 0.05, 95%CI: -0.22, 0.33), and 48 hours (SMD = -0.10, 95%CI: -0.29, 0.09) after TKA (P > .05 for all). The muscle strength of patients in the CACB group post-operation was significantly improved than those of the CFNB group (SMD = 0.81; 95% CI: 0.35, 1.26; P = .0005). There were no significant differences in the amount of opioids consumption and the incidence of postoperative fall between CACB and CFNB (P > .05). CONCLUSION The analgesic effects of CACB versus CFNB are equivalent after TKA. CACB has less effect on the quadriceps muscle strength, which is beneficial to the early postoperative activities and functional rehabilitation.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, XiangYang No.1 People's Hospital, HuBei University of Medicine, XiangYang
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- Department of Anesthesiology, ShiYan TaiHe Hospital, HuBei University of Medicine, ShiYan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, JingMen Second People's Hospital, JingMen, Hubei, PR China
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Zhang Y, Mi F, Zhao H, Xie D, Shi X. Effect of morphine added to multimodal cocktail on infiltration analgesia in total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17503. [PMID: 31593120 PMCID: PMC6799858 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The local injection of multimodal cocktail is currently commonly used in the treatment of postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It is still inconclusive whether the morphine added to the intraoperative injection mixture could make some difference. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of additional morphine injection on postoperative analgesia in TKA, and provide some useful information on morphine usage in clinical practice. METHODS The randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in databases including PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese biomedical literature database (CBM), and Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases were systematically searched. Of 623 records identified, 8 RCTs involving 1093 knees were eligible for data extraction and meta-analysis according to criteria included. RESULTS Meta-analysis showed that the use of local morphine injection was not associated with significant pain relief within 48 hours postoperatively at rest and on motion (P > .05, all). The use of morphine reduced postoperative total systemic opioids consumption (P < .05). This study found no significant differences in other outcomes including knee flexion range of motion (ROM) (P > .05), extension ROM (P > .05), The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) scores (P > .05), Post-operative nausea and vomiting occurrence (P > .05) regardless of the presence of morphine or not in the injections. CONCLUSION Additional morphine added to multimodal cocktail did not decrease the postoperative pain scores significantly based on our outcomes, but it reduced the systemic postoperative opioids consumption in total knee arthroplasty.
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MESH Headings
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Analgesia/adverse effects
- Analgesia/methods
- Analgesics, Opioid/administration & dosage
- Analgesics, Opioid/therapeutic use
- Anesthesia, Local/methods
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/adverse effects
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee/methods
- Combined Modality Therapy/methods
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Morphine/administration & dosage
- Morphine/therapeutic use
- Pain Measurement/drug effects
- Pain Measurement/methods
- Pain, Postoperative/drug therapy
- Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting/epidemiology
- Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
- Range of Motion, Articular/drug effects
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- Yinxia Zhang
- Department of Health, Northwest Minzu University Hospital
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- Orthopedics Surgery Department, Qingyang People's Hospital, Qingyang, Gansu province
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- Orthopedics Surgery Department, Lanzhou University First Hospital
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- Department of Medical Record, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu province, PR China
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El-Emam ESM, El Motlb EAA. Ultrasound-Guided Adductor Canal Block versus Combined Adductor Canal and Infiltration between the Popliteal Artery and the Posterior Capsule of the Knee Block for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain. Anesth Essays Res 2019; 14:127-131. [PMID: 32843805 PMCID: PMC7428109 DOI: 10.4103/aer.aer_109_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Context: Minimally invasive therapeutic modalities have been used to relieve refractory pain of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Objective: The main objective of the study was to compare the adductor canal block (ACB) with combined ACB and infiltration between the popliteal artery and the posterior capsule of the knee (I-PACK) in patients suffering knee OA pain. Patients and Methods: Fifty-six patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups: Group I received ultrasound-guided ACB with 10 mL of 0.125 bupivacaine plus 40 mg methylprednisolone And Group II received ultrasound-guided ACB with 10 mL of 0.125 bupivacaine plus 40 mg methylprednisolone and I-PACK block using same volume and concentration as ACB. Results: Group II showed a statistically significant lower value of visual analog and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities scores at all follow-up intervals compared to Group I. Conclusion: Combined ACB and I-PACK block provide more effective analgesia and better functional outcome compared to the ACB alone.
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- El-Sayed M El-Emam
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Soffin EM, Wu CL. Regional and Multimodal Analgesia to Reduce Opioid Use After Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Narrative Review. HSS J 2019; 15:57-65. [PMID: 30863234 PMCID: PMC6384219 DOI: 10.1007/s11420-018-9652-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elective total joint arthroplasty may be a gateway to long-term opioid use. QUESTIONS/PURPOSE We sought to review the literature on multimodal and regional analgesia as a strategy to minimize perioperative opioid use and control pain in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS We conducted a narrative review to assess the state of the evidence informing opioid-sparing analgesics for THA and TKA. A PubMed search was conducted for English-language articles published before April 2018. We preferentially included well-designed randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. Where the highest levels of evidence were not yet apparent, we evaluated retrospective and/or observational studies. RESULTS Multimodal analgesia emphasizing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents and acetaminophen is associated with decreases in perioperative opioid use for THA and TKA. Regional analgesia, including peripheral nerve blocks and local infiltration analgesia, is also associated with decreased perioperative opioid use for THA and TKA. Emerging topics in post-arthroplasty analgesia include (1) the value of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, (2) the use of peripheral nerve catheters and extended-release local anesthetics to prolong the duration of opioid-free analgesia, and (3) novel peripheral nerve blocks, exemplified by the IPACK (interspace between the popliteal artery and posterior capsule of the knee) block for TKA. CONCLUSIONS The use of multimodal analgesia with regional techniques may decrease perioperative opioid use for patients undergoing THA and TKA. These techniques should be part of a comprehensive perioperative plan to promote adequate analgesia while minimizing overall opioid exposure.
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- Ellen M. Soffin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021 USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021 USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY USA
- Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD USA
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Chai X, Liu H, You C, Wang C. Efficacy of Additional Corticosteroid in a Multimodal Cocktail for Postoperative Analgesia Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Pain Pract 2019; 19:316-327. [PMID: 30354013 DOI: 10.1111/papr.12740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2018] [Revised: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Xiping Chai
- Department of Orthopaedics; Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital of Gansu Province; Lanzhou China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital of Gansu Province; Lanzhou China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital of Gansu Province; Lanzhou China
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- Department of Orthopaedics; Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital of Gansu Province; Lanzhou China
- Department of Geriatric Orthopedic; Shenzhen Pingle Orthopaedics Hospital Affiliated; Guangzhou University of traditional Chinese Medicine; Shenzhen China
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Bolarinwa SA, Novicoff W, Cui Q. Reducing costly falls after total knee arthroplasty. World J Orthop 2018; 9:198-202. [PMID: 30364681 PMCID: PMC6198292 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v9.i10.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To investigate whether adductor canal nerve block (ACB) reduces patient falls when compared to femoral nerve block (FNB) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
METHODS We conducted an institutional review of all-cause falls after TKA from January 2013 to August 2016 using a quality improvement database. Our inclusion criteria were patients with diagnosis of primary knee osteoarthritis who underwent primary unilateral TKA with either a FNB or an ACB and sustained a fall during their hospitalization. We excluded patients who had revision TKA and extensor mechanism reconstruction. We also excluded patients with a history of post-traumatic arthritis, prior history of lower extremity fracture, history of neurological disease, or cerebrovascular disease.
RESULTS A total of 834 patients had TKA with femoral nerve block and knee immobilizer (FNB + KI). Of those patients, 11 (1.3%) experienced a fall during their hospital stay. In contrast, 791 patients had TKA with ACB. Of those patients, only one (0.13%) patient fall was recorded within this group. We used the Fisher’s exact test to compare the differences between the two groups. The difference between the two groups achieves statistical significance (P = 0.006). We also found that 11 out of the 12 patients that fell had a right TKA procedure while one patient had a left TKA procedure. Nine out of twelve patients that fell were female, while only three patients were male.
CONCLUSION Given the reduction in the number of falls with ACB, it is recommended that ACB be considered the preferred analgesia for patients undergoing a TKA procedure.
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- Surajudeen Adebola Bolarinwa
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States
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Comparison of adductor canal block and IPACK block (interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee) with adductor canal block alone after total knee arthroplasty: a prospective control trial on pain and knee function in immediate postoperative period. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2018; 28:1391-1395. [DOI: 10.1007/s00590-018-2218-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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de Neumann L, Clairoux A, Brulotte V, McCartney CJL. In Search of the Perfect Balance: a Narrative Review of Analgesic Techniques for Total Knee Arthroplasty. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-017-0218-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Koh IJ, Choi YJ, Kim MS, Koh HJ, Kang MS, In Y. Femoral Nerve Block versus Adductor Canal Block for Analgesia after Total Knee Arthroplasty. Knee Surg Relat Res 2017; 29:87-95. [PMID: 28545172 PMCID: PMC5450580 DOI: 10.5792/ksrr.16.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2016] [Revised: 08/13/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Inadequate pain management after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) impedes recovery, increases the risk of postoperative complications, and results in patient dissatisfaction. Although the preemptive use of multimodal measures is currently considered the principle of pain management after TKA, no gold standard pain management protocol has been established. Peripheral nerve blocks have been used as part of a contemporary multimodal approach to pain control after TKA. Femoral nerve block (FNB) has excellent postoperative analgesia and is now a commonly used analgesic modality for TKA pain control. However, FNB leads to quadriceps muscle weakness, which impairs early mobilization and increases the risk of postoperative falls. In this context, emerging evidence suggests that adductor canal block (ACB) facilitates postoperative rehabilitation compared with FNB because it primarily provides a sensory nerve block with sparing of quadriceps strength. However, whether ACB is more appropriate for contemporary pain management after TKA remains controversial. The objective of this study was to review and summarize recent studies regarding practical issues for ACB and comparisons of analgesic efficacy and functional recovery between ACB and FNB in patients who have undergone TKA.
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- In Jun Koh
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Koh HJ, Koh IJ, Kim MS, Choi KY, Jo HU, In Y. Does Patient Perception Differ Following Adductor Canal Block and Femoral Nerve Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Simultaneous Bilateral Randomized Study. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:1856-1861. [PMID: 28215966 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2016] [Revised: 12/31/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Femoral nerve block (FNB) has been used as part of the multimodal analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but leads to weakness in the quadriceps muscles. Recently, adductor canal block (ACB) was reported to provide effective pain relief while sparing the strength of the quadriceps. This simultaneous bilateral randomized study investigated whether patients perceived differences between ACB and the FNB after same-day bilateral TKA. METHODS We performed a prospective simultaneous bilateral randomized study in 50 patients scheduled to undergo same-day bilateral TKA. One knee was randomly assigned to ACB and the other knee was assigned to FNB. All ACB and FNB were performed using ultrasound-guided single-shot procedures. These 2 groups were compared for pain visual analogue scale, straight leg raising ability and knee extension while sitting, and motor grade. At postoperative week 1, the peak torque for the quadriceps muscle was measured in both knees with an isokinetic dynamometer. RESULTS There were no differences in pain levels between ACB and FNB during the entire study period. During the first 48 h after TKA, more of the knees that received ACB could perform straight leg raising and knee extension with greater quadriceps strength compared with FNB. However, no group differences in quadriceps functional recovery were found after postoperative 48 h and isometric quadriceps strength at postoperative 1 week. CONCLUSION This simultaneous bilateral randomized study demonstrates that patients did not perceive differences in pain level, but experienced substantial differences in quadriceps strength recovery between knees during the first 48 h (Identifier: NCT02513082).
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- Hyun J Koh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea; Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Thacher RR, Hickernell TR, Grosso MJ, Shah R, Cooper HJ, Maniker R, Brown AR, Geller J. Decreased risk of knee buckling with adductor canal block versus femoral nerve block in total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study. Arthroplast Today 2017; 3:281-285. [PMID: 29204497 PMCID: PMC5712030 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2017.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Revised: 02/24/2017] [Accepted: 02/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Femoral nerve (FNB) and adductor canal blocks (ACB) are used in the setting of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but neither has been demonstrated to be clearly superior. Although dynamometer studies have shown ACBs spare perioperative quadriceps function when compared to FNBs, ACBs have been widely adopted in orthopaedic surgery without significant evidence that they decrease the risk of perioperative falls. Methods All patients who received single-shot FNB (129 patients) or ACB (150 patients) at our institution for unilateral primary TKA from April 2014 to September 2015 were retrospectively reviewed for perioperative falls or near-falls during physical therapy and inpatient care. Results There were significantly more “near-falls” with documented episodes of knee buckling in the FNB group (17 vs 3, P = .0004). These patients’ first buckling episode occurred at an average of 21.1 hours postoperatively (standard deviation 5.83, range 13.83-41.15). There were no significant differences in pain scores between the 2 groups at any of the time periods measured; however, patients in the FNB group consumed significantly fewer opioids on postoperative day 1 than the ACB group (59 morphine equivalents vs 73, P = .004). Conclusions A significantly higher rate of near-falls with knee buckling during in-hospital physical therapy was discovered in the FNB group. With increasing numbers of TKAs being performed on a “fast-track” discharge model, these results must be seriously considered, particularly in patients planning to go home the same day, to reduce the risk of postoperative falls. These data support the recent clinical data trend favoring ACB over FNB in orthopaedic surgery.
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- Ryan R Thacher
- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Center for Hip and Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopedics, Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Wang D, Yang Y, Li Q, Tang SL, Zeng WN, Xu J, Xie TH, Pei FX, Yang L, Li LL, Zhou ZK. Adductor canal block versus femoral nerve block for total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sci Rep 2017; 7:40721. [PMID: 28079176 PMCID: PMC5228345 DOI: 10.1038/srep40721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Femoral nerve blocks (FNB) can provide effective pain relief but result in quadriceps weakness with increased risk of falls following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Adductor canal block (ACB) is a relatively new alternative providing pure sensory blockade with minimal effect on quadriceps strength. The meta-analysis was designed to evaluate whether ACB exhibited better outcomes with respect to quadriceps strength, pain control, ambulation ability, and complications. PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Wan Fang, China National Knowledge Internet (CNKI) and the Cochrane Database were searched for RCTs comparing ACB with FNB after TKAs. Of 309 citations identified by our search strategy, 12 RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Compared to FNB, quadriceps maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) was significantly higher for ACB, which was consistent with the results regarding quadriceps strength assessed with manual muscle strength scale. Moreover, ACB had significantly higher risk of falling versus FNB. At any follow-up time, ACB was not inferior to FNB regarding pain control or opioid consumption, and showed better range of motion in comparison with FNB. ACB is superior to the FNB regarding sparing of quadriceps strength and faster knee function recovery. It provides pain relief and opioid consumption comparable to FNB and is associated with decreased risk of falls.
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- Duan Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Prosthodontics, West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, P.R. China
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- Tianjin hospital, Tianjin, 300041, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China
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- Center for Joint Surgery, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400038, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, P.R. China
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Ma J, Gao F, Sun W, Guo W, Li Z, Wang W. Combined adductor canal block with periarticular infiltration versus periarticular infiltration for analgesia after total knee arthroplasty. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e5701. [PMID: 28033266 PMCID: PMC5207562 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Both adductor canal block (ACB) and periarticular infiltration (PI) have been shown to reduce pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without the motor blockade. However, the efficacy and safety of combined ACB with PI (ACB + PI) as compared to PI alone for analgesia after TKA remains controversial. We therefore performed a meta-analysis to compare the effects of ACB + PI with PI alone on pain controll after TKA. METHODS PubMed, Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were searched to identify studies comparing ACB + PI with PI alone for TKA patients. The primary outcomes included pain score with rest or activity and morphine consumption. Secondary outcomes were distance walked, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications. Relevant data were analyzed using RevMan v5.3. RESULTS Three studies involving 337 patients were included. Combined ACB with PI was associated with longer distances walked than PI alone (MD = 7.27, 95% CI: 0.43-14.12, P = 0.04) on postoperative day 1. The outcomes of pain, morphine consumption, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications were not statistically different between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION Our meta-analysis suggests that combined ACB with PI may achieve earlier ambulation for patients after TKA without a reduction in analgesia when compared to PI alone in the early postoperative period. There were no significant differences in morphine consumption, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications between the 2 groups. However, owing to the variation of included studies, no firm conclusions can be drawn.
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- Jinhui Ma
- Peking University China-Japan Friendship School of Clinical Medicine
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- Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving and Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving and Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving and Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving and Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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- Center for Osteonecrosis and Joint Preserving and Reconstruction, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
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Effects of Liposomal Bupivacaine With Adductor Canal Block on Pain and Functional Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Ann Pharmacother 2016; 50:706-11. [DOI: 10.1177/1060028016653607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background: Liposomal bupivacaine (LB) has an extended duration of action compared to bupivacaine and may allow patients to reach physical therapy (PT) goals faster than traditional methods. Objective: To determine the effect of a periarticular LB mixture with adductor canal blockade (ACB) on postoperative opioid requirements, pain scores, and functional outcomes in patients undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed; 86 patients received the LB mixture + ACB, and 86 historical controls received nonliposomal bupivacaine and femoral nerve block (FNB). Results: There was no effect of group on mean postoperative pain scores ( P = 0.144). There was an effect of group on equivalent morphine dose ( P = 0.008). Pain scores and morphine doses changed over time in both groups, but there was no time-group interaction. Compared with controls, patients in the LB mixture group were more likely to require minimal assistance or better when going from a sitting to a standing position by postoperative day 1 (POD; 99% vs 81%, P = 0.0001) and POD 2 (90% vs 77%, P = 0.0212). There were no differences between groups with regard to discharge disposition or safety outcomes. Use did not affect LOS for patients discharged to an extended care facility but did reduce LOS for those discharged home. Conclusions: The LB mixture was effective in reducing opioid use and improving functional outcomes compared with historical controls.
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