BLOCK-study: Better Local Orthopedic Pain Control After Knee Arthroplasty
ConditionKnee Arthroplasty, Total
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-85
SponsorJessa Hospital
The goal of this study is to compare the anesthetic combination iPACK with femoral triangle block versus surgical LIA for unilateral TKA. We hypothesize that an iPACK block with femoral triangle block is non-inferior to surgical LIA. Furthermore, due to visualization of the relevant neural and vascular structures, the risk of accidental popliteal block, nerve damage or LAST with (a blindly performed) LIA could theoretically be reduced.
ASA I-III
BMI 17-35 kg/m2
Patient is able to give informed consent
Patient is scheduled for TKA
Refusal of patient
Inability to communicate due to language or neurologic barriers
Bilateral TKA or unilateral knee arthroplasty
Use of atypical analgesics (gabapentin, pregabalin, …)