The Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Adductor Canal Block Versus Femoral Nerve Block on Quadriceps Strength and Fall Risk A Blinded, Randomized Trial of Volunteers

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Kwofie M. K., Shastri U. D., Gadsden J. C., SINHA S. K., ABRAMS J. H., Xu D., ...Daha Fazla

REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE, cilt.38, sa.4, ss.321-325, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 38 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/aap.0b013e318295df80
  • Dergi Adı: REGIONAL ANESTHESIA AND PAIN MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.321-325
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background and Objectives: Adductor canal block (ACB) has been suggested as an analgesic alternative to femoral nerve block (FNB) for procedures on the knee, but its effect on quadriceps motor function is unclear. We performed a randomized, blinded study to compare quadriceps strength following adductor canal versus FNB in volunteers. Our hypothesis was that quadriceps strength would be preserved following ACB, but not FNB. Secondary outcomes included relative preservation of hip adduction and degree of balance impairment.