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Femoral Nerve Block versus Intraarticular Infiltration:A Comparison of Analgesic Effects and Quadriceps Strength in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructio

Phase 4
Conditions
analgesic effectsquadriceps strength
femoral nerve block
intraarticular infiltration
arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
Registration Number
TCTR20150408001
Lead Sponsor
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Enrolling by invitation
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 yr or more
ASA I or II
Weight 50 kg or more
Scheduled for elective ACL reconstruction with bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with previous ACL reconstruction
Preexisting neurologic deficit
Allergy to local anesthetics
Contraindication to regional anesthesia
Communication problems

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
analgesic effects 48 h time to first analgesic requirement
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
quadriceps strength 12, 24, 36 h ability to extend knee
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