International journal of surgery
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparison of adductor canal block with local infiltration analgesia in primary total knee arthroplasty: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Currently, there remains a paucity of literature about the efficiency of adductor canal block (ACB) versus local infiltration analgesia (LIA) for pain management after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study was to perform a relatively credible and overall assessment to compare the efficiency of ACB versus LIA for early postoperative pain treatment after TKA. ⋯ Both treatments provide similar overall pain relief after TKA. LIA may achieve earlier ambulation compared with ACB. More high-quality RCTs are still required to make the final conclusion.