Health Condition 1: M179- Osteoarthritis of knee, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty under regional anesthesia. The patient falling in American society of anaesthesiology grade I ,II and III. Age 30-80 yrs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who are not willing to participate in the study. Patient with a history of allergy to the drugs used in the study.Patients with infection at the site of subarachnoid block or femoral nerve block. Patients with pre-existing peripheral neuropathy. Patients with impaired renal and liver function, coagulopathy. Patients with documented history of opioid sensitivity and/or allergy to NSAIDs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Duration of action of block 2.First time rescue analgesics consumed 3.Total amount of rescue analgesia consumed 4.Time taken for ambulation post surgery Timepoint: To assess motor blockade and VAS score after 30minutes, 1hour,2hours postoperatively | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess duration taken for ambulation of patient postoperatively. Timepoint: After 12hours, 24hours | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore