Analgesic Efficacy of Saphenous Nerve Blockade for Outpatient Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery

Analgesic Efficacy of Saphenous Nerve Blockade for Outpatient Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery

The purpose of this study is to determine whether blockade of the saphenous nerve can provide the same degree of analgesia postoperatively for ACLS as a femoral nerve block without resulting motor blockade enhancing shortening of hospital stay en functional outcome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age 18-65 years
• ASA status I - III
• rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament.

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindication for regional anesthesia
• allergy against local anesthetics
• BMI > 35
• pre-existing diagnosed neuropathy of the operated leg
• ingestion of strong opioids
• pregnancy or breastfeeding status
• History of significant cardiovascular disease (MI, CVA, peripheral vascular disease)