The primary objective of the study is to compare motor strength in knee extension between two groups of patients. One group receiving a proximal thigh block of the femoral nerve, and one receiving a distal thigh block of the saphenous nerve. The secondary objective is to compare the pain relief and functional outcomes in these two groups.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
12
A nerve block performed as per standard of care: femoral nerve blocks, and saphenous nerve blocks performed more distally (within 10cm superior to the adductor tubercle).
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
strength of knee extensors
Extensor testing will be conducted in both legs using a hand held dynamometer.
Time frame: change from baseline preoperatively at 12 months
pain level and functional outcomes
Medical record will be reviewed for type and amount of in hospital post operative medication and levels, then assessed by PROMIS survey at follow up appointments.
Time frame: change from in hospital post-operative period at 12 months
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