Interspace between the Popliteal Artery and Capsule of the posterior Knee (IPACK) block involves ultrasound-guided local anesthetic infiltration of the space between the popliteal artery and the posterior knee joint capsule. The purpose of the study; To investigate the effectiveness of this block applied to knee osteoarthritis in clinical practice. In this study, patients who underwent IPACK block by the practitioner; Demographic data, medications used, block success, block characteristics and block-related complications will be recorded observationally. Before and after the block procedure, patients' pain was measured with the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at 1st and 3rd months, their disability levels were measured with The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire and Short Form-12 (Short Form). Quality of life will be measured with the -SF-12) survey.
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Pain assessment
Timeframe: 1st and 3rd month after the procedure
Functional status
Timeframe: 1st and 3rd month after the procedure