Comparing two pain relief methods for knee replacement surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after knee replacement surgery: one uses a local anesthetic injection around the knee, and the other adds an additional nerve block. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a knee replacement on one knee only.
- You are generally healthy, with no severe heart or lung conditions.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 35.
- You do not have nerve damage or numbness in your legs.
- You are not taking strong painkillers (like oxycodone) regularly.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that prevent safe nerve blocks.
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