Citation McDowell SE. Peripheral nerve blocks for post-operative pain relief after arthroscopic knee ligament reconstruction: a rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2014 Authors' conclusions From the examination of 8 randomized controlled trials identified from 1 systematic review as part of the rapid review:
Based on very low quality evidence, there were inconsistent results regarding the effectiveness of femoral nerve block for post-operative pain control.
Based on very low quality evidence, there was no significant difference in the time to functional discharge for patients who received a femoral nerve block compared to those who did not receive a femoral nerve block. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Arthroscopy; Knee; Knee Joint; Nerve Blocks Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32014001352 Date abstract record published 12/11/2014 |