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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
80
Use of selective pain block.
Use of Sciatic Nerve Block
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
To assess if selectively blocking only the tibial nerve component of the sciatic nerve will prevent foot drop.
Measure frequency of foot drop in two groups and compare results.
Time frame: Upon emergence from general anesthesia and up to 48 hours in the recovery room.
To assess if levels of pain and analgesic requirements are similar between the two groups.
Administer pain scale and monitor use of analgesics to compare levels two groups.
Time frame: 24 hours after total knee replacement surgery.
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