Nerve blocks for better recovery after knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests two types of nerve blocks—iPACK and BiFeS—to see if they help people feel better and recover faster after total knee replacement surgery. It compares adding these blocks to the usual spinal anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You are scheduled for a first-time knee replacement on one knee only
- You are planning to have spinal anesthesia for the surgery
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (ASA I–III)
- You can understand the study and give written consent
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines used in blocks
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners
- You do not have severe liver, kidney, or heart problems
- You do not have a history of nerve pain
- You do not have an infection where the block would be placed
- You do not have a nerve or muscle condition in your legs
Quick eligibility check
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