A Prospective Cohort Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia in Orthopedic Surgery

Abstract

Ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) is gaining widespread acceptance in orthopedic surgeries due to its precision in targeting nerves, minimizing complications, and enhancing recovery. This prospective cohort study evaluates the safety and efficacy of UGRA in orthopedic surgery, comparing its outcomes to traditional methods of regional anesthesia without ultrasound guidance. The study follows 200 patients undergoing lowerlimb orthopedic surgeries, with half receiving UGRA and half undergoing conventional nerve block techniques. Outcomes, including postoperative pain, recovery of muscle strength, functional mobility, complication rates,
and patient satisfaction, were assessed at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-surgery. The results suggest that UGRA offers superior safety and efficacy, with faster recovery times and fewer complications, compared to traditional approaches