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Albaum JM, Abdallah FW, Ahmed MM, Siddiqui U, Brull R. What Is the Risk of Postoperative Neurologic Symptoms After Regional Anesthesia in Upper Extremity Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:2374-2389. [PMID: 36083846 PMCID: PMC10538904 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The risk of neurologic symptoms after regional anesthesia in orthopaedic surgery is estimated to approach 3%, with long-term deficits affecting 2 to 4 per 10,000 patients. However, current estimates are derived from large retrospective or observational studies that are subject to important systemic biases. Therefore, to harness the highest quality data and overcome the challenge of small numbers of participants in individual randomized trials, we undertook this systematic review and meta-analysis of contemporary randomized trials. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES In this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials we asked: (1) What is the aggregate pessimistic and optimistic risk of postoperative neurologic symptoms after regional anesthesia in upper extremity surgery? (2) What block locations have the highest and lowest risk of postoperative neurologic symptoms? (3) What is the timing of occurrence of postoperative neurologic symptoms (in days) after surgery? METHODS We searched Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 2008 and 2019 that prospectively evaluated postoperative neurologic symptoms after peripheral nerve blocks in operative procedures. Based on the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation guidance for using the Risk of Bias in Non-Randomized Studies of Interventions tool, most trials registered a global rating of a low-to-intermediate risk of bias. A total of 12,532 participants in 143 trials were analyzed. Data were pooled and interpreted using two approaches to calculate the aggregate risk of postoperative neurologic symptoms: first according to the occurrence of each neurologic symptom, such that all reported symptoms were considered mutually exclusive (pessimistic estimate), and second according to the occurrence of any neurologic symptom for each participant, such that all reported symptoms were considered mutually inclusive (optimistic estimate). RESULTS At any time postoperatively, the aggregate pessimistic and optimistic risks of postoperative neurologic symptoms were 7% (915 of 12,532 [95% CI 7% to 8%]) and 6% (775 of 12,532 [95% CI 6% to 7%]), respectively. Interscalene block was associated with the highest risk (13% [661 of 5101] [95% CI 12% to 14%]) and axillary block the lowest (3% [88 of 3026] [95% CI 2% to 4%]). Of all symptom occurrences, 73% (724 of 998) were reported between 0 and 7 days, 24% (243 of 998) between 7 and 90 days, and 3% (30 of 998) between 90 and 180 days. Among the 31 occurrences reported at 90 days or beyond, all involved sensory deficits and four involved motor deficits, three of which ultimately resolved. CONCLUSION When assessed prospectively in randomized trials, the aggregate risk of postoperative neurologic symptoms associated with peripheral nerve block in upper extremity surgery was approximately 7%, which is greater than previous estimates described in large retrospective and observational trials. Most occurrences were reported within the first week and were associated with an interscalene block. Few occurrences were reported after 90 days, and they primarily involved sensory deficits. Although these findings cannot inform causation, they can help inform risk discussions and clinical decisions, as well as bolster our understanding of the evolution of postoperative neurologic symptoms after regional anesthesia in upper extremity surgery. Future prospective trials examining the risks of neurologic symptoms should aim to standardize descriptions of symptoms, timing of evaluation, classification of severity, and diagnostic methods. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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- Jordan M. Albaum
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Women’s College Hospital Research Institute, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Women’s College Hospital Research Institute, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, Women’s College Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Oaklander AL, Van Houten T, Sabouri AS. Characterization of mononeuropathy of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf. Muscle Nerve 2021; 64:494-499. [PMID: 34197644 PMCID: PMC10066601 DOI: 10.1002/mus.27367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION/AIMS Isolated injuries to the lateral cutaneous nerve of the calf (LCNC) branch of the common peroneal nerve can cause obscure chronic posterolateral knee and upper calf pain and sensory symptoms. Routine examination and electrodiagnostic testing do not detect them because the LCNC has no motor distribution and it is not interrogated by the typical peroneal nerve conduction study. There are only about 10 prior cases, thus scant physician awareness, so most LCNC injuries remain misdiagnosed or undiagnosed, hindering care. METHODS We extracted pertinent records from seven patients with unexplained posterolateral knee/calf pain, six labeled as complex regional pain syndrome, to investigate for mononeuropathies. Patients were asked to outline their skin area with abnormal responses to pin self-examination independently. Three underwent an LCNC-specific electrodiagnostic study, and two had skin-biopsy epidermal innervation measured. Cadaver dissection of the posterior knee nerves helped identify potential entrapment sites. RESULTS Initiating events included knee surgery (three), bracing (one), extensive kneeling (one), and other knee trauma. All pin-outlines included the published LCNC neurotome. One oftwo LCNC-specific electrodiagnostic studies revealed unilaterally absent potentials. Longitudinal, controlled skin biopsies documented profound LCNC-neurotome denervation then re-innervation contemporaneous with symptom recovery. Cadaver dissection identified the LCNC traversing through the dense fascia of the proximolateral gastrocnemius muscle insertion. DISCUSSION Isolated LCNC mononeuropathy can cause unexplained posterolateral knee/calf pain syndromes. This series characterizes presentations and supports patient pin-mappings as a sensitive, globally available, low-cost diagnostic aid. Improved recognition may facilitate more rapid, accurate diagnosis and, thus, optimize management and improve outcomes.
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- Anne Louise Oaklander
- Nerve Unit, Departments of Neurology and Pathology (Neuropathology), Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Xia Q, Ding W, Lin C, Xia J, Xu Y, Jia M. Postoperative pain treatment with transmuscular quadratus lumborum block and fascia iliaca compartment block in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:188. [PMID: 34243719 PMCID: PMC8272275 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01413-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Patients often suffer moderate or even severe pain after total hip arthroplasty; such pain seriously affects early postoperative recovery. This study aimed to investigate the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided transmuscular quadratus lumborum block combined with fascia iliaca compartment block for elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Methods Fifty-four patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were included in this randomized controlled study. The patients were randomly assigned to receive only transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (group Q) or transmuscular quadratus lumborum block combined with fascia iliaca compartment block (group QF) with ultrasound guidance. Postoperatively in both groups, paracetamol 1 g was regularly administered at 6 h intervals and patient-controlled intravenous analgesia was administered. The primary outcome was cumulative sufentanil consumption via patient-controlled intravenous analgesia 24 h postoperatively. The secondary outcomes included pain degree, time to the first analgesic requirement, joint range of motion, quality of recovery, and the incidence of postoperative complications. Results Fifty patients were included, and their data were analyzed. The cumulative sufentanil consumption in group QF was significantly lower during the first 24 h after surgery than that in group Q, and the cumulative sufentanil consumption in group QF was reduced at 6–12 and 12–18 h after surgery. The postoperative pain intensity was lower in group QF than in group Q (linear mixed-effects model, the main effect of treatment: P < 0.001). Compared with group Q, group QF had higher quality of recovery and joint range of movement. The time to the first analgesic requirement was longer in group QF than in group Q (log-rank, P < 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in complications postoperatively between the two groups. Conclusions Our study provides a multimodal, opioid-sparing analgesic regimen for elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. The combination of transmuscular quadratus lumborum block and fascia iliaca compartment block provides a significant advantage for early postoperative functional recovery. Further studies are required to confirm the minimum effective dose. Trial registration The study was registered on the 21st December 2020 (retrospectively registered) on the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2000038686.
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- Qin Xia
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, No.99, Huaihai West Road, Quanshan District, Jiangsu Province, 221000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, 199 Jiefang South Road, Quanshan District, Jiangsu Province, 221000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 1665 Kongjiang Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, 200082, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, No.99, Huaihai West Road, Quanshan District, Jiangsu Province, 221000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, No.99, Huaihai West Road, Quanshan District, Jiangsu Province, 221000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, No.99, Huaihai West Road, Quanshan District, Jiangsu Province, 221000, China.
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Orenga Orenga JV, Parra Escorihuela S, Barreda Altaba I, Estarelles Marco MJ, Ghinea AD, Leal Galicia DE, López García R. Iatrogenic lesions of the peripheral nervous system in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology procedures. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021. [PMID: 34112446 DOI: 10.1016/j.recote.2021.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe iatrogenic lesions of the peripheral nervous system and their relationship with different orthopaedic and traumatological procedures, through their assessment by means of electromyographic study. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective descriptive study of the electromyographies performed in the clinical neurophysiology service of the Hospital General Universitari de Castelló between July 2015 and March 2019, recovering those in which the aetiology was diagnosed as iatrogenic in relation to surgical procedures and analysing those that were initiated after orthopaedic and traumatological procedures. RESULTS Of the total number of electromyographies reviewed, 1.37% corresponded to iatrogenic surgical lesions and 55.1% of these were secondary to orthopaedic surgery and traumatology procedures, the incidence in relation to the procedures performed was 0.65%. The most frequent locations related to injuries were the lumbar spine, hip and hand/wrist. Injuries due to postural causes not directly related to the surgical field are noteworthy. CONCLUSION Iatrogenic injuries to the peripheral nervous system after orthopaedic surgery and traumatology procedures are infrequent, but given their mechanism of injury and the high severity of most of them, it would be advisable to implement corrective mechanisms to reduce their incidence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- J V Orenga Orenga
- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, Spain.
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, Spain
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, Spain
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Orenga Orenga JV, Parra Escorihuela S, Barreda Altaba I, Estarelles Marco MJ, Ghinea AD, Leal Galicia DE, López García R. Iatrogenic lesions of the peripheral nervous system in orthopaedic surgery and traumatology procedures. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed) 2021. [PMID: 33714695 DOI: 10.1016/j.recot.2020.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe iatrogenic lesions of the peripheral nervous system and their relationship with different orthopaedic and traumatological procedures, through their assessment by means of electromyographic study. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective descriptive study of the electromyographies performed in the clinical neurophysiology service of the Hospital General Universitari de Castelló between July 2015 and March 2019, recovering those in which the aetiology was diagnosed as iatrogenic in relation to surgical procedures and analysing those that were initiated after orthopaedic and traumatological procedures. RESULTS Of the total number of electromyographies reviewed, 1.37% corresponded to iatrogenic surgical lesions and 55.1% of these were secondary to orthopaedic surgery and traumatology procedures, the incidence in relation to the procedures performed was 0.65%. The most frequent locations related to injuries were the lumbar spine, hip and hand/wrist. Injuries due to postural causes not directly related to the surgical field are noteworthy. CONCLUSION Iatrogenic injuries to the peripheral nervous system after orthopaedic surgery and traumatology procedures are infrequent, but given their mechanism of injury and the high severity of most of them, it would be advisable to implement corrective mechanisms to reduce their incidence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- J V Orenga Orenga
- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, España.
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, España
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, España
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, España
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, España
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, España
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- Servicio de Neurofisiología Clínica, Hospital General Universitari de Castelló, Castelló, España
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Lam KK, Soneji N, Katzberg H, Xu L, Chin KJ, Prasad A, Chan V, Niazi A, Perlas A. Incidence and etiology of postoperative neurological symptoms after peripheral nerve block: a retrospective cohort study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2020; 45:495-504. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2020-101407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BackgroundNerve injury from peripheral nerve block (PNB) is an uncommon but potentially serious complication. We present a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the incidence and etiology of new postoperative neurological symptoms after surgery and regional anesthesia.MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study of all PNBs performed on elective orthopedic and plastic surgical patients over 6 years (2011–2017). We collected patient and surgical data, results of neurophysiological and imaging tests, neurology and chronic pain consultations, etiology and outcome for patients with prolonged neurological symptoms (lasting ≥10 days).ResultsA total of 26 251 PNBs were performed in 19 219 patients during the study period. Transient postoperative neurological symptoms (<10 days) were reported by 14.4% (95% CI 13.1% to 15.7%) of patients who were reached by telephone follow-up. Prolonged postoperative neurological symptoms (≥10 days) were identified and investigated in 20 cases (1:1000, 95% CI 0.6 to 1.6). Of these 20 cases, three (0.2:1000, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.5) were deemed to be block related, seven related to surgical causes, three due to musculoskeletal causes or pain syndromes, one was suspected of having an inflammatory etiology and six remained of undetermined etiology. Of those who completed follow-up, 56% had full recovery of their symptoms with the remaining having partial recovery.ConclusionThis retrospective review of 19 219 patients receiving PNBs for anesthesia or analgesia suggests that determining the etiology and causative factors of postoperative neurological symptoms is a complex, often challenging process that requires a multidisciplinary approach. We suggest a classification of cases based on the etiology. A most likely cause was identified in 70% of cases. This type of classification system can help broaden the differential diagnosis, help consider non-regional anesthesia and non-surgical causes and may be useful for clinical and research purposes.
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Tran DQ, Salinas FV, Benzon HT, Neal JM. Lower extremity regional anesthesia: essentials of our current understanding. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2019; 44:rapm-2018-000019. [PMID: 30635506 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2018-000019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Revised: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The advent of ultrasound guidance has led to a renewed interest in regional anesthesia of the lower limb. In keeping with the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine's ongoing commitment to provide intensive evidence-based education, this article presents a complete update of the 2005 comprehensive review on lower extremity peripheral nerve blocks. The current review article strives to (1) summarize the pertinent anatomy of the lumbar and sacral plexuses, (2) discuss the optimal approaches and techniques for lower limb regional anesthesia, (3) present evidence to guide the selection of pharmacological agents and adjuvants, (4) describe potential complications associated with lower extremity nerve blocks, and (5) identify informational gaps pertaining to outcomes, which warrant further investigation.
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- De Q Tran
- Department of Anesthesiology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, US Anesthesia Partners-Washington, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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A Longitudinal Supra-Inguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block Reduces Morphine Consumption After Total Hip Arthroplasty. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018; 42:327-333. [PMID: 28059869 DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The role of a fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) for postoperative analgesia after total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains questionable. High-dose local anesthetics and a proximal injection site may be essential for successful analgesia. High-dose local anesthetics may pose a risk for local anesthetic systemic toxicity. We hypothesized that a high-dose longitudinal supra-inguinal FICB is safe and decreases postoperative morphine consumption after anterior approach THA. METHODS We conducted a prospective, double blind, randomized controlled trial. Patients scheduled for THA were randomized to group FICB (longitudinal supra-inguinal FICB with 40-mL ropivacaine 0.5%) or group C (control, no block). Standard hypothesis tests (t test or Mann-Whitney U test, χ test) were performed to analyze baseline characteristics and outcome parameters. The primary end point of the study was total morphine (mg) consumption at 24 hours postoperatively. Serial total and free ropivacaine serum levels were determined in 10 patients. RESULTS After obtaining ethical committee approval and written informed consent, 88 patients were included. Mean (SD) morphine consumption at 24 hours postoperatively was reduced in group FICB compared to group C: 10.25 (1.64) mg versus 19.0 (2.4) mg (P = 0.004). Using a mean dose of 2.6-mg/kg ropivacaine (range, 2-3.4 mg/kg), none of the patients had total or free ropivacaine levels above the maximum tolerated serum concentration. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that a high-dose longitudinal supra-inguinal FICB reduces postoperative morphine requirements after anterior approach THA.Clinical Trials Registry: EU Clinical Trials Register. www.clinicaltrialsregister.eu #2014-002122-12.
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Hewson DW, Hardman JG. Physical injuries during anaesthesia. BJA Educ 2018; 18:310-316. [PMID: 33456795 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2018.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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- D W Hewson
- Anaesthesia & Critical Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Anaesthesia & Critical Care, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Peripheral Nerve Block as a Supplement to Light or Deep General Anesthesia in Elderly Patients Receiving Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Study. Clin J Pain 2018; 33:1053-1059. [PMID: 28383293 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peripheral nerve block combined with general anesthesia is a preferable anesthesia method for elderly patients receiving hip arthroplasty. The depth of sedation may influence patient recovery. Therefore, we investigated the influence of peripheral nerve blockade and different intraoperative sedation levels on the short-term recovery of elderly patients receiving total hip arthroplasty. METHODS Patients aged 65 years and older undergoing total hip arthroplasty were randomized into 3 groups: a general anesthesia without lumbosacral plexus block group, and 2 general anesthesia plus lumbosacral plexus block groups, each with a different level of sedation (light or deep). The extubation time and intraoperative consumption of propofol, sufentanil, and vasoactive agent were recorded. Postoperative delirium and early postoperative cognitive dysfunction were assessed using the Confusion Assessment Method and Mini-Mental State Examination, respectively. Postoperative analgesia was assessed by the consumption of patient-controlled analgesics and visual analog scale scores. Discharge time and complications over a 30-day period were also recorded. RESULTS Lumbosacral plexus block reduced opioid intake. With lumbosacral plexus block, intraoperative deep sedation was associated with greater intake of propofol and vasoactive agent. In contrast, patients with lumbosacral plexus block and intraoperative light sedation had lower incidences of postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive decline, and earlier discharge readiness times. The 3 groups showed no difference in complications within 30 days of surgery. CONCLUSIONS Lumbosacral plexus block reduced the need for opioids and offered satisfactory postoperative analgesia. It led to better postoperative outcomes in combination with intraoperative light sedation (high bispectral index).
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Plasma Ropivacaine Concentrations Following Local Infiltration Analgesia in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2018; 43:347-351. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Greimel F, Maderbacher G, Baier C, Keshmiri A, Schwarz T, Zeman F, Meissner W, Grifka J, Benditz A. Multicenter cohort-study of 15326 cases analyzing patient satisfaction and perioperative pain management: general, regional and combination anesthesia in knee arthroplasty. Sci Rep 2018; 8:3723. [PMID: 29487361 PMCID: PMC5829078 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-22146-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Numbers of knee replacement surgeries have been rising over the past years. After having ameliorated operation techniques and material, pain management and anesthetic methods have come into focus. All 15326 patients included had undergone primary knee arthroplasty within this multicenter cohort-study, conducted in 46 orthopedic departments. Parameters were evaluated on first postoperative day. Primary outcome values were pain levels (activity, minimum and maximum pain, and pain management satisfaction). Pain medication necessity was analyzed. Parameters were compared between the types of anesthesia used: general, regional and combination anesthesia. Pain scores and pain management satisfaction were significantly better in the groups of either spinal or peripheral anesthesia combined with general anesthesia (p < 0.001, respectively). Patients who received the combination of general and spinal anesthesia were associated with the lowest need for opioids (p < 0.001). The use of a combined general and spinal anesthesia as well as using a combination of general and peripheral anesthesia in knee arthroplasty was associated with a highly significant advantage to other anesthetic techniques regarding perioperative pain management in daily clinical practice, but maybe below clinical relevance. Furthermore they were associated with positive tendency considering side effects and subjective well-being parameters.
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- Felix Greimel
- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Center for Clinical Studies, University Medical Center of Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, 07747, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Regensburg, Asklepios Klinikum Bad Abbach, Kaiser-Karl-V.-Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Germany
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Complications After Continuous Posterior Lumbar Plexus Blockade for Total Hip Arthroplasty. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2017; 42:446-450. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Anesthesia and Analgesia Practice Pathway Options for Total Knee Arthroplasty. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2017; 42:683-697. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Sauter AR, Romundstad L. Animal models can help us prevent nerve injuries in regional anaesthesia for patients. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2016; 60:284-8. [PMID: 26806955 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- A. R. Sauter
- Department of Research and Developement; Division of Emergencies and Critical Care; Oslo University Hospital; Oslo Norway
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine; lnselspital; Bern University Hospital; University of Bern; Bern Switzerland
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- Division of Emergencies and Critical Care; Department of Anaesthesiology; Oslo University Hospital; Rikshospitalet; Oslo Norway
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Kehlet H, Aasvang EK. Regional or general anesthesia for fast-track hip and knee replacement - what is the evidence? F1000Res 2015; 4. [PMID: 26918127 PMCID: PMC4753997 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.7100.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Regional anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty may have favorable outcome effects compared with general anesthesia by effectively blocking afferent input, providing initial postoperative analgesia, reducing endocrine metabolic responses, and providing sympathetic blockade with reduced bleeding and less risk of thromboembolic complications but with undesirable effects on lower limb motor and urinary bladder function. Old randomized studies supported the use of regional anesthesia with fewer postoperative pulmonary and thromboembolic complications, and this has been supported by recent large non-randomized epidemiological database cohort studies. In contrast, the data from newer randomized trials are conflicting, and recent studies using modern general anesthetic techniques may potentially support the use of general versus spinal anesthesia. In summary, the lack of properly designed large randomized controlled trials comparing modern general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia for knee and hip arthroplasty prevents final recommendations and calls for prospective detailed studies in this clinically important field.
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Affiliation(s)
- Henrik Kehlet
- Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark; The Lundbeck Foundation Centre for Fast-Track Hip and Knee Replacement, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Anesthesiological Department of the Abdominal Centre and Section for Surgical Pathophysiology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University, Blegdamsvej 9, DK-2100, Denmark
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The Second ASRA Practice Advisory on Neurologic Complications Associated With Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2015; 40:401-30. [DOI: 10.1097/aap.0000000000000286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 243] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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