Continuous Local Anesthesia Versus Continuous Femoral Nerve Bloc After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Impact on Mean Discharge Aptitude Delay

Continuous Local Anesthesia Versus Continuous Femoral Nerve Bloc After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Impact on Mean Discharge Aptitude Delay

This study aims at comparing continuous local anesthesia and femoral nerve bloc for total knee arthroplasty in terms of post-operative recovery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Total knee arthroplasty
• Age > 18 years with social security covering.
• Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18 years
• ASA Physical Status > III
• Body weight < 50 kg
• Latex or silver allergy.
• Loco-regional anesthesia contraindication
• Chronic anticoagulant, corticoid or pain treatment.
• Rivaroxaban or enoxaparin contraindication
• Communication issues
• Patient under guardianship
• Pregnant or breast-feeding patient