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The purpose of this study is to analyse the ability to selectively block the posterior tibial nerve sparing the function of the common peritoneal nerve. To assess the efficacy of blocking the posterior tibial nerve will give the same post-operative pain relief after total knee surgery compared to a sciatic nerve block.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selective Tibial Nerve Block | Experimental |
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| Control: Sciatic Nerve Block | Active Comparator |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Selective Tibial Nerve block | Procedure | Use of selective pain block. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To assess if selectively blocking only the tibial nerve component of the sciatic nerve will prevent foot drop. | Measure frequency of foot drop in two groups and compare results. | Upon emergence from general anesthesia and up to 48 hours in the recovery room. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To assess if levels of pain and analgesic requirements are similar between the two groups. | Administer pain scale and monitor use of analgesics to compare levels two groups. | 24 hours after total knee replacement surgery. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Sanjay Sinha, MD | Saint Francis Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center | Hartford | Connecticut | 06105 | United States |
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| Sciatic Nerve Block |
| Procedure |
Use of Sciatic Nerve Block |
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