Effect of Magnesium Sulphate on Analgesia Following Knee Arthroplasty

The Effect of Magnesium Sulfate Added to Levobupivacaine in Continous Femoral Block on Analgesic Requirements Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

This study is designed to investigate the effect of magnesium sulfate added to levobupivacaine in continuous femoral nerve block following total knee arthroplasty.

Pain after knee arthroplasty is a serious concern. This study was designed to investigate the effect of magnesium sulfate added to levobupivacaine in continuous femoral nerve block on analgesic requirements following total knee arthroplasty.

Inclusion Criteria:

• scheduled for elective unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal to enroll in the study
• Patient refusal of neuraxial anesthesia
• Existence of contraindications for neuraxial anesthesia
• Known history of allergy to any of the study drugs