Single Shot vs 24hr vs 48hr Continuous Adductor Canal Block After TKA
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare a single shot block, 24 hours, and 48 hour continuous
catheter nerve block done via the adductor canal method in adult patients who have under gone
total knee arthroplasty. Visual analogue scores, opioid consumption, time to up and go,
ambulation, manual muscle tests, and Tinetti scores up to 72 hours post operatively will be
used for comparison.