The Role of Intra-Operative Intracapsular Blocks in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to use a new combination of anesthesia techniques in an attempt
to minimize early pain after surgery and improve the patient's ability to participate more
fully with physical therapy. Total knee replacement patients who participate will receive the
standard anesthesia. This includes a spinal nerve block as well as a femoral nerve block. The
study is looking at the added benefits of including an injection of numbing medication
(Bupivicaine) to the back of the knee. This injection occurs during surgery. In order to
compare the outcomes we will also have a group of patients who will receive a saline
injection as opposed to the numbing medication. Patients are randomly assigned to a group.
Outcomes are measured up until twenty-four hours following the surgery.