Comparison of the influence of saphenous and femoralis blockade on postoperative pain intensity and on muscle strength in patients after surgical procedures on the lower extremities

Comparison of the influence of saphenous and femoralis blockade on postoperative pain intensity and on muscle strength in patients after surgical procedures on the lower extremities - SAFE-Knie

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00030078

Enrollment

13495

Registered

2022-08-25

Start date

2021-09-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

surgery of lower extremity

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with saphenous blockage after orthopaedic surgery are evaluated regarding muscle strength (JANDA) Group 2: Patients with saphenous blockage after orthopaedic surgery are evaluated r

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Adult patients - Saphenous blockade by single shot or catheter procedure - Femoral blockade by single shot or catheter procedure - Ischial blockade by catheter procedure in combination with saphenous or femoral blockade - Documented postoperative visits (at least one visit) to monitor pain intensity and assess mobility.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - ambiguous assignment of a regional procedure - postoperative visits not documented or not fully documented

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
- Motor strenghth impairment (degree of strength according to Janda, quadriceps femoris muscle)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
- postoperative pain intensity (NRS at rest and movement) - Pain medication consumption during inpatient stay	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSascha Tafelski

Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin

sascha.tafelski@charite.de030 450531014

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026