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ArticleMedicine2020

Adductor canal block versus periarticular infiltration for pain control following total knee arthroplasty: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Na Yuan, Jun Shi, Chunyan Lin, Jiang Li

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Article in Medicine, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It carries an expression of concern. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Na YuanDepartment of Anesthesiology, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Zhejiang Province, China.
Jun Shi
Chunyan Lin
Jiang Li
Versus Arthritis · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeriarticular infiltration (PAI) and adductor canal block (ACB) have become popular modes of pain management after total knee arthroplasty. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the efficacy of ACB in comparison with PAI for pain control in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty.

methodsThis study is a prospective, 2-arm, parallel-group, open-label randomized controlled trial that is conducted at a single university hospital in China. A total of 120 patients who meet inclusion criteria are randomized in a ratio of 1:1 to either ACB or PAI group. The primary outcome is visual analog scale score at rest 24 hours after surgery, whereas the secondary outcomes include visual analog scale score at 48 hours after surgery, satisfaction, opioid consumption, and complications. All pain scores are assessed by an independent observer who is blinded to the allocation of groups.

resultsThis study has limited inclusion and exclusion criteria and a well-controlled intervention. This clinical trial is expected to provide evidence of better therapy for the pain management after total knee arthroplasty.

trial registrationThis study protocol was registered in Research Registry (researchregistry5410).

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Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeNerve BlockAgedChinaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPain ManagementPain MeasurementPostoperative PainRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeVisual Analog Scale

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PMID32332669
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