Adding a low-concentration sciatic nerve block to total knee arthroplasty in patients susceptible to the adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): a randomized controlled trial

Busara Sirivanasandha, Kulwadee Sutthivaiyakit, Thippatai Kerdchan, Suppachai Poolsuppasit, Suwimon Tangwiwat, Pathom Halilamien, Busara Sirivanasandha, Kulwadee Sutthivaiyakit, Thippatai Kerdchan, Suppachai Poolsuppasit, Suwimon Tangwiwat, Pathom Halilamien

Abstract

Background: This study compared the effects of adductor canal blocks with those of a low concentration of popliteal-sciatic nerve block (SNB) and dexamethasone as an adjunctive technique for total knee arthroplasties (TKA) in patients susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs.

Methods: A prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial was performed in 50 patients susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs undergoing unilateral TKAs. All patients received spinal anesthesia, adductor canal blocks, and periarticular infiltration. The 25 patients in the intervention group received SNB (0.125% bupivacaine [20 ml] and dexamethasone [5 mg]).

Results: The SNB group significantly had lower median resting pain scores at 6, 12, and 18 h: the control group, 1 (0-4.5), 3 (0-5), and 3 (2-5); the intervention group, 0 (0-0), 0 (0-3), and 1 (0-3); p-values, 0.012, 0.021, and 0.010, respectively. Movement-evoked pain scores at 6, 12, and 18 h were also lower: control group, 3 (0-5.5), 5 (2.5-6.5), and 7 (4-9); intervention group, 0 (0-1.5), 2 (0-4), and 3 (2-5); p-values, 0.019, 0.005, and 0.001, respectively. There were no differences in motor function. Moreover, the mean morphine consumption 24 h was also reduced in the SNB group: control group, 3.80 ± 2.48 mg; intervention group, 1.96 ± 2 mg; p-value, 0.005.

Conclusion: For patients susceptible to the adverse effects of NSAIDs, a low concentration of SNB and dexamethasone is an effective adjunctive technique for early postoperative pain control (especially on movement) following TKAs, without an increase in motor weakness.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov , NCT03486548 , Registered 3 April 2018.

Keywords: Adductor canal blocks; Adverse effects of NSAIDs; Dexamethasone; Pain management; Popliteal-sciatic nerve block (SNB); Total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

© 2021. The Author(s).

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