Adductor canal block in total knee arthroplasty: a scoping review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An adductor canal block is commonly used to reduce pain after total knee arthroplasty. Practice varies in terms of site of injection, local anaesthetic, and adjuncts used, with poor consensus in relation to the best approach. The aim of this scoping review was to assess the evidence for efficacy and safety of adductor canal block, determine variation in the technique used, type and dose of medication, and compare the efficacy of adductor canal block with other nerve block techniques.

Methods

Four databases were searched to identify relevant studies (Medline, Embase, Cochrane, and ClinicalTrials.gov). A total of 285 articles were found, and data was extracted from 130 randomised controlled trials.

Results

Adductor canal block is a safe and potentially effect

SUBMITTER: Agarwal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11964494 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature