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Open Orthop J · May 2009

Effect of pre-incisional continuous regional block on early and late postoperative conditions in tibial osteotomy and total knee arthroplasty.

Postoperative regional anesthesia hastens recovery and reduces the length of hospital stay of orthopedic surgical patients. This study was designed to assess the impact of pre-incisional continuous femoral block on postoperative conditions (POC) of tibial osteotomy and total knee arthroplasty patients. ⋯ Continuous femoral nerve block before surgery significantly improved early postoperative conditions in both surgery while late postoperative conditions were improved only in tibial osteotomy.

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