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A meta-analysis on advantages of peripheral nerve block post-total knee arthroplasty

  • You, Di (China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University) ;
  • Qin, Lu (Center for Applied Statistical Research and College of Mathematics, Jilin University) ;
  • Li, Kai (China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University) ;
  • Li, Di (China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University) ;
  • Zhao, Guoqing (China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University) ;
  • Li, Longyun (China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University)
  • Received : 2020.12.02
  • Accepted : 2021.03.08
  • Published : 2021.07.01
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Abstract

Background: Postoperative pain management is crucial for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There have been many recent clinical trials on post-TKA peripheral nerve block; however, they have reported inconsistent findings. In this meta-analysis, we aimed to comprehensively analyze studies on post-TKA analgesia to provide evidence-based clinical suggestions. Methods: We performed a computer-based query of PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and the Web of Science to retrieve related articles using neurothe following search terms: nerve block, nerve blockade, chemodenervation, chemical neurolysis, peridural block, epidural anesthesia, extradural anesthesia, total knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and others. After quality evaluation and data extraction, we analyzed the complications, visual analogue scale (VAS) score, patient satisfaction, perioperative opioid dosage, and rehabilitation indices. Evidence was rated using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach. Results: We included 16 randomized controlled trials involving 981 patients (511 receiving peripheral nerve block and 470 receiving epidural block) in the final analysis. Compared with an epidural block, a peripheral nerve block significantly reduced complications. There were no significant between-group differences in the postoperative VAS score, patient satisfaction, perioperative opioid dosage, and rehabilitation indices. Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that the peripheral nerve block is superior to the epidural block in reducing complications without compromising the analgesic effect and patient satisfaction. Therefore, a peripheral nerve block is a safe and effective postoperative analgesic method with encouraging clinical prospects.

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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the Health Research Talent Special Project (No. 2019SCZ026) and Province Science and Technology Development Plan Project (No. 20160101121JC).

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