Adductor-Canal-Blockade Versus the Femoral Nerve Block Effect on Muscle Strength and Mobilization in Healthy Volunteers

Comparison of the Efficacy of the Adductor-Canal-Blockade Versus the Femoral Nerve Block on Muscle Strength and Mobilization in Healthy Volunteers: a Randomized Study

The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of the Adductor-Canal-Blockade versus the femoral nerve block versus placebo on muscle strength in healthy volunteers. The investigators hypothesize that the Adductor-Canal-Blockade results in a lesser reduction of the quadriceps muscle strength compared to the femoral nerve block.

Inclusion Criteria:

• written informed consent
• ASA 1
• BMI > 18 og < 25

Exclusion Criteria:

• Can not cooperate to the exam
• Do not speak or understand Danish
• Drug allergy
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Daily consumption of analgetics on prescription
• Any drug intake within the last 48 hours
• Neuromuscular defects in the femoral nere, the obturator nerve or the muscles of the thigh.
• Previous surgery or trauma to the lower limb
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Intake of steroids, except steroids for inhalation
• Physical exercise within the last 24 hours prior to Day 1 and 2 of the study