Effects of Femoral vs Saphenous Nerve Blocks on Function After ACL Repair

Effects of Femoral Versus Saphenous Nerve Blocks on Knee Extensor Strength, Pain, and Patient-Perceived Physical Function Following ACL Reconstruction

The primary objective of the study is to compare motor strength in knee extension between two groups of patients. One group receiving a proximal thigh block of the femoral nerve, and one receiving a distal thigh block of the saphenous nerve. The secondary objective is to compare the pain relief and functional outcomes in these two groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18-65
2. Upcoming ACL reconstruction using patellar tendon autograft scheduled at Hershey Medical Center or the Hershey Outpatient Surgical Center (HOSC)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Documented neuropathy
2. Skeletally immature
3. Previous knee surgery
4. Inability to provide informed consent
5. ACL reconstruction with other tendon repairs