A Study Comparing Continuous Sciatic Nerve Block to Single Shot Sciatic Nerve Block
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | June 2012 |
| End Date: | January 2015 |
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Continuous Sciatic Nerve Block to Single Shot Sciatic Nerve Block
The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of postoperative symptoms of
neurologic injury after a single shot infragluteal-parabiceps sciatic nerve block versus a
continuous infragluteal-parabiceps sciatic nerve catheter.
neurologic injury after a single shot infragluteal-parabiceps sciatic nerve block versus a
continuous infragluteal-parabiceps sciatic nerve catheter.
Inclusion Criteria:
- all patients ( ≥18 and ≤ 80) who are scheduled to undergo elective scheduled foot
surgery and agreed to receive a sciatic nerve catheter as a part of their
postoperative pain management. this study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- history of hemostatic abnormalities
- chronic pain syndrome
- a foot deformity restricting normal foot movement
- severe liver or renal disease
- a preexisting neurologic disorder
- patient refusal to participate
- the presence of language barrier that prohibits proper communication with patient.
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303 E Chicago Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 503-8194
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, founded in 1859,...
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