Peripheral nerve blocks for surgery about the knee

Abstract

" Peripheral nerve blocks are an often-utilized and efficacious method of analgesia for orthopaedic surgery about the knee. " Benefits include decreased pain and narcotic use, increased participation in postoperative physical therapy, and decreased length of hospital stay. " Adductor canal blocks have the advantage of preserving quadriceps function for early postoperative range of motion and walking. " The risk of serious complications resulting from a peripheral nerve block is relatively low, ranging from 0% to 3%.