Femoral Nerve Block for Analgesia After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Femoral Nerve Block Using 0.25% Versus 0.5% Bupivacaine for Analgesia After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Femoral nerve block using 0.25% bupivacaine or 0.5% bupivacaine provides a longer time for analgesia after Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for ACL reconstruction
• ASA physical status I-II
• Body weight > or = 50 kg.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with redo ACL reconstruction
• Contraindication to neuraxial block
• allergy to local anesthetics, sulfa, NSAIDs, morphine, paracetamol
• Patients with communication problem