The Efficacy of Adductor-Canal-Blockade on Morphine Consumption, Pain and Mobilisation After Total Knee Arthroplasty

The Efficacy of Adductor-Canal-Blockade on Morphine Consumption, Pain and Mobilisation After Total Knee Arthroplasty

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Adductor-Canal-Blockade is effective at reducing morphine consumption and pain, and at the same time improving mobilisation after total knee arthroplasty.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Total Knee Arthroplasty in spinal anaesthesia
• ASA 1-3
• BMI 18-40
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Can not cooperate to the exam
• Do not speak or understand Danish
• Drug allergy
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Daily consumption of strong opioids
• Unable to complete the Timed Up and Go test preoperatively