Abstract

Adductor canal block is almost exclusively sensory block that has been demonstrated to reduce the pain & opioid consumption after knee surgery. A transsartorial landmark-based distal approach to the saphenous nerve block has shown to reduce pain significantly by providing sensory block to the tissues around knee joint. 60 ASA 1 & 2 patients posted elective anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction will be assessed after obtaining the requisite Hospital Ethical Committee approval. Sample size was decided in consultation with a statistician. The mean motor blockade grade in group 1 and group 2 was 4.60 ± 0.60 and 4.53± 0.726 respectively 30MIN after surgery. The difference in the two groups was statistically insignificant (p value = 0.48). The mean sensory blockade in group 1 and group 2 was 0.767 ± 0.070 and 0.56 ± 0.009 respectively 30MIN after surgery. The difference in the two groups was statistically significant (p value = 0.032).

Description