Femoral Triangle Block Versus Adductor Canal Block in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Femoral Triangle Block Versus Adductor Canal Block for Analgesia After Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Trial

The aim of this study is to compare the postoperative analgesic effect of femoral triangle block (FTB) and adductor canal block (ACB)after arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

The number of patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction has risen over the past decade. ACL reconstruction is associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain leading to hypertension, tachycardia, increased O2 demand, and myocardial stress.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age from 21 to 65 years.
• Both sexes.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II.
• Undergoing elective arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Revisional surgery.
• Body mass index (BMI) >35kg/m2.
• Coagulopathy.
• Infection at site of intervention.
• Hypersensitive to the study drugs.
• Chronic analgesic use.
• Neuromuscular disease.
• Drug abuse.
• Cognitive impairment.