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Pros and cons of an adductor canal block for postoperative analgesia in a pediatric patient after patella fracture fixation: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In children, peripheral nerve blocks are usually safe with a low incidence of complications, but they remain underutilized. As part of multimodal analgesia, adductor canal block (ACB) can provide pain relief and improve functional recovery postoperatively without significant side effects. We report a successful ultrasound (US)-guided single-shot adductor canal block for postoperative analgesia following open patella fixation in a 10-year-old patient. Future pediatric surgical pain management studies should be aimed at defining the optimal dosage of local anesthetic for US-guided blocks and addition of a proximal sciatic nerve block in children undergoing knee surgery.

Source: JCA advances.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcadva.2024.100053

Authors: Giorgia Cerati, Ruggero Massimo Corso, Nicoletta Fossati, Dusica Stamenkovic

Institutions: Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, St George's Hospital, St George's, University of London, Military Medical Academy, University of Defence

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200