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The Role of Intra-Operative Intracapsular Blocks in Post-Operative Pain Management Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Placebo saline injection and Ropivicaine 0.5% for Osteoarthritis. Completed, enrolled 67 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to use a new combination of anesthesia techniques in an attempt to minimize early pain after surgery and improve the patient's ability to participate more fully with physical therapy. Total knee replacement patients who participate will receive the standard anesthesia. This includes a spinal nerve block as well as a femoral nerve block. The study is looking at the added benefits of including an injection of numbing medication (Bupivicaine) to the back of the knee. This injection occurs during surgery. In order to compare the outcomes we will also have a group of patients who will receive a saline injection as opposed to the numbing medication. Patients are randomly assigned to a group. Outcomes are measured up until twenty-four hours following the surgery.
Study Details
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Interventions
20 cc of sterile, injectable saline
Ropivicaine