The Efficacy of Adductor-Canal-Block (ACB) in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

The Effect of Adductor-Canal-Block (ACB) in Patients After Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction in Day Case Surgery

The Purpose of this study is to determine whether Adductor-Canal-Block is superior to placebo when it comes to analgetic efficacy after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18-70 years
• Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament
• Written consent
• ASA I-II
• BMI 19-35

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to communicate in Danish
• Allergic reactions toward drugs used in the trial
• Pregnancy
• Abuse of alcohol/drugs
• Daily opioid intake
• Infection at injection site
• Can not be mobilised to 5 meters of walk; pre-surgery