Nerve blocks for knee replacement pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (subsartorial and femoral) to see which provides better pain control after knee replacement surgery. Both are injections that numb the nerves around your knee to help with recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older
- You are having your first total knee replacement (not a replacement of a previous one)
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or less
- You are able to understand the study and sign a consent form
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