This randomised trial examines the three main anaesthetic blocks used in knee replacement surgery, comparing them in terms of analgesic efficacy (primary outcome), range of motion and degree of flexion in the immediate post-operative period. Other outcomes include medication use and an analysis of any differences based on sex and age.
Age range
40 Years
Sex
ALL
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pain, range of motion, weakness and mobilization.
Timeframe: From surgery until the end of the third day after surgery