Peripheral Nerve Block (Femoral - Sciatic - Obturator) Versus General Anesthesia for Arthroscopic ACL Repair

Larissa University Hospital150 enrolled

Overview

Arthroscopic ACL repair can be performed under different types of anesthesia. In the last few years peripheral nerve blocks have increased their popularity for this kind of operation. The investigators want to see how the type of anesthesia and postoperative analgesia effects the time required for patient mobilisation.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

150

Conditions

Arthroscopic ACL Rerpair Surgery Anesthesia Care

Interventions

Ultrasound Guided Femoral Sciatic Obturator nerve blocksOTHER

General Anesthesia femoral bolusOTHER

General anesthesia femoral continuousOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 - 80 yrs * ASA I - III * ACL surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Coagulopathy disorders * Infection at the puncture site for the interscalene block * Neurologic deficit in the arm that is going to be operated * Allergy to local anesthetics * BMI \> 35 * Psychiatric disorders * Patient's refusal * Problems with patient communication

Locations (1)

Private Clinic of Larissa "Asklipeiio"

Larissa, Larissa, Greece

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Surgery completed without pain for the patient

Use of VAS score

Time frame: Completion of the surgery

Postoperative pain

Use of VAS score

Time frame: 1st postoperative day

Secondary Outcomes

Mobilization of the knee

How many degrees can the patient bend the knee

Time frame: 24 weeks postoperatively

Central Contacts

Marina Simaioforidou, Medicine

CONTACT

00306947845083 msimaiof@otenet.gr

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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