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IPACK (interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee) block efficiency as aid for ACB (Adductor Canal block) in postoperative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (pilot study)

Phase 4
Conditions
Postoperative painPostoperative mobility
Registration Number
DRKS00019069
Lead Sponsor
Hospital of Traumatology and Orthopaedics / University of Latvia
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
18
Inclusion Criteria

1)Planned, unilateral, total knee arthroplasty
2)Age 18-75 years
3)BMI <35 kg/M2
4)ASA score < IV
5)Preoperative level of Hemoglobin >120 g/L
6)Patient is motivated to follow the rules of study

Exclusion Criteria

1)Allergy to drugs used in study
2)Myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, artificial cardiac pacemaker, neurological problems or problems of equilibrium
3)Continuous use of anticoagulants before operation
4)Steroid therapy during year before surgery
5)Active malignancy
6)Patient has been already included in a different study

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain level while stationary and during movement, measured 24 hours after operation. Pain level is assesed using Numerical Pain Rating Scale.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain level while stationary and during movement, measured 6 hours , 48 hours and one week after operation. Pain level is assessed using Numerical Pain Rating Scale. Muscle strength in m.quadriceps femoris is assessed using Oxford scale at 6, 24 and 48 hours after operation. Lenght of stay is also assessed.
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