Ideal Anatomic Location for Saphenous Nerve Blocks: A Prospective Clinical Evaluation



Status:Enrolling by invitation
Conditions:Hospital, Orthopedic, Podiatry
Therapuetic Areas:Orthopedics / Podiatry, Other
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 65
Updated:1/12/2017
Start Date:July 2014
End Date:December 2018

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This research is being done to compare two different saphenous nerve block locations and
will help to determine which site best maintains knee strength and pain control.

This is a prospective, randomized, observer blinded clinical trial comparing motor strength
in knee extension between two sets of patients, one receiving a proximal thigh block of the
saphenous nerve and one receiving a distal thigh block of the saphenous nerve. The secondary
objectives are to compare the pain relief and quality of life of participants in these two
groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 18-65

- Upcoming elective foot or ankle surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

- Preoperative weakness in knee extension

- Documented neuropathy

- Previous knee surgery

- Inability to provide informed consent
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500 University Dr
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
(717) 531-6955
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