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

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

The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of Adductor-Canal-Blockade on pain and morphine consumption after total knee arthroplasty. Our hypothesis is that the Adductor -Canal-Blockade is superior to placebo in reducing pain and morphine consumption after total knee arthroplasty.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Total Knee Arthroplasty in general 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