Tibial Nerve Versus Sciatic Nerve Block
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Post Operative Analgesia
- Interventions
- Procedure: Selective Tibial Nerve blockProcedure: Sciatic Nerve Block
- Registration Number
- NCT01415193
- Lead Sponsor
- Trinity Health Of New England
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to analyse the ability to selectively block the posterior tibial nerve sparing the function of the common peritoneal nerve. To assess the efficacy of blocking the posterior tibial nerve will give the same post-operative pain relief after total knee surgery compared to a sciatic nerve block.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
- total knee replacement
Exclusion Criteria
- History of neuralgia, diabetes, pregnancy, allergy to local anesthetic solutions
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Selective Tibial Nerve Block Selective Tibial Nerve block - Control: Sciatic Nerve Block Sciatic Nerve Block -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess if selectively blocking only the tibial nerve component of the sciatic nerve will prevent foot drop. Upon emergence from general anesthesia and up to 48 hours in the recovery room. Measure frequency of foot drop in two groups and compare results.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess if levels of pain and analgesic requirements are similar between the two groups. 24 hours after total knee replacement surgery. Administer pain scale and monitor use of analgesics to compare levels two groups.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
🇺🇸Hartford, Connecticut, United States