Articles: nerve-block.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Nov 2021
Review Meta AnalysisPeripheral nerve block anesthesia/analgesia for patients undergoing primary hip and knee arthroplasty: recommendations from the International Consensus on Anesthesia-Related Outcomes after Surgery (ICAROS) group based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of current literature.
Evidence-based international expert consensus regarding the impact of peripheral nerve block (PNB) use in total hip/knee arthroplasty surgery. ⋯ PNB use is recommended for patients undergoing THA and TKA except when contraindications preclude their use. Furthermore, the alignment of provider skills and practice location resources needs to be ensured. Evidence level: moderate; recommendation: strong.
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Clinical rheumatology · Nov 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialGenicular nerve block in rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized clinical trial.
This study highlights the effect of a genicular nerve block (GNB) on pain, function, and inflammation outcome measures in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) knees. ⋯ GNB is a new promising local therapy for RA to control pain, improve function, and alleviate inflammation of the knee joint. Although it has a relatively short-term effect, yet it has outperformed the steroid effect. Key Points • Knee monoarthritis treatment in rheumatoid arthritis is always challenging • GNB has been approved for the treatment of pain in knee osteoarthritis • GNB in this study was able to control active knee arthritis and this effect persisted longer thane intra-articular steroid injection.