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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Periarticular Injection With or Without Adductor Canal Block Improves Pain Control After Total Knee Arthroplasty

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Enrique A. Goytizolo, MD

San Francisco—Implementation of either periarticular injection or adductor canal block plus periarticular injection with multimodal analgesia is suitable for pain control after total knee arthroplasty. Results of a study showed no difference in readiness to discharge between patients randomly assigned to either technique.

According to researchers, however, the combination of adductor canal block and periarticular injection with an accelerated rehabilitation