Patient Satisfaction and Postoperative Analgesia Between Subarachnoid Block With 2-chloroprocaine Versus General Anesthesia for Knee Arthroscopy

Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Patient Satisfaction and Postoperative Analgesia Between Subarachnoid Block With 2-chloroprocaine Versus General Anesthesia for Knee Arthroscopy

The study evaluates the efficacy of two different anesthetic techniques in patients undergoing unilateral knee arthroscopy. Participants will be randomized to receive either subarachnoid block with 2-chloroprocaine or general anesthesia plus intravenous fentanyl.

The study evaluates the efficacy of two different anesthetic techniques in patients undergoing unilateral knee arthroscopy. Participants will be randomized to receive either subarachnoid block with 2-chloroprocaine or general anesthesia plus intravenous fentanyl. The study evaluates pain scores, opioid utilization and patient satisfaction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with ASA physical status classification of I, II, or III
• Patients without a current diagnosis of chronic pain or chronic opioid use for > 1-month prior to knee arthroscopy
• Patients who are scheduled to undergo unilateral knee arthroscopy
• Patients do not have a contraindication to receiving regional anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Preexisting sensory or motor deficit in operative extremity
• Patients with a contraindication to general anesthesia
• Patient undergoing meniscal or ligamentous repair