Sub Sartorial Canal Block and Popliteal Block Versus Femoral Block and Popliteal Block in Ankle Surgeries
NCT ID: NCT06744010
Last Updated: 2024-12-20
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE4
72 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-06-05
2024-11-05
Brief Summary
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It can be speculated that approaching the saphenous nerve in the subsartorial compartment distal to the point where it pierces the vastoadductor membrane but proximal to the point where it penetrates the crural fascia and becomes subcutaneous would selectively target the saphenous nerve without any decrease of quadriceps strength (Jensen et al., 2024).
Previous study showed that femoral nerve block (FNB) provides good surgical anesthesia and good postoperative pain control for patients with ankle conditions (Lee et al., 2014). However, FNB leads to femoral quadriceps muscle weakness (Jaeger et al., 2013).
Consequently, quadriceps weakness results in functional impairment and it is associated with an increased risk of postoperative falls (Johnson et al., 2013).
Thus far, attempts to reduce quadriceps involvement after FNB without compromising analgesia have not been successful (Li et al., 2019).
Partially because of the increase in the use of ultrasound guidance, a more targeted approach that only blocks sensory fibers of the femoral nerve that supply the operative site has been attempted; thus, the feasibility of sub sartorial canal block has been studied (Kopp et al., 2017).
In recent years, sub sartorial canal block has been successfully used for postoperative pain control after knee surgery (Lavand'homme et al., 2022).
However, no randomized, control study has compared sub sartorial canal block to femoral nerve block for ankle surgeries. We hypothesized that compared to femoral nerve block, sub sartorial canal block would demonstrate noninferior pain scores during surgery and until 48 hours postoperatively and cause less weakness in the quadriceps.
Detailed Description
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* Randomization: It will be based on a computer-generated block randomization list (4 numbers per block) in a 1:1 ratio. All patients underwent sub sartorial canal block + popliteal block, or femoral block + popliteal block according to a randomized assignment . the randomization sequence was kept hidden in sealed opaque envelopes. After recruitment and admittance to blocking room , the authors unwrapped the envelopes . the allocations of the group were blinded to assessors , data collectors with an expert anesthesiologist doing the block (single blinded).
* Study tools:
1. After approval of study protocol, patients will be enrolled into the study according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.
2. A total of 72 patients will be categorized into 2 groups:
* Group A "sub sartorial canal block + popliteal block".
* Group B "femoral block + popliteal block".
3. Anesthesia and postoperative analgesia:
* All patients will be anesthetized with PNBs for surgery.
* PNBs will be performed in a block room at least 30minute preoperatively.
* All PNBs will be performed under ultrasound guidance (LOGIQ P6, GE Healthcare; Chicago, IL) using a high-frequency linear transducer (3.4-10.8MHz).
* All blocks will be performed after skin preparation with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate by 1 orthopedic surgeon (YUP) with vast experience in ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
* A 22-ga Tuohy needle will be introduced in-plane and 2 to 3mL of saline will be used to confirm the correct position of the needle tip near the target nerve.
* The study medication will be administered through the needle as a bolus of 20mL of a 1:1 mixed solution of bupivacaine 0.75% and lidocaine 1%.
* The total volume per every block will be 20 ml in the form of bupivacaine 1.25% with 1:200,000 epinephrine and 250 mg Mgso4.
* For the ultrasound-guided sub sartorial compartment block of the saphenous nerve, the patient will be placed in the supine position with external rotation of the thigh and slight flexion of the knee. A 15 MHz linear ultrasound probe (PX, FUJIFILM SonoSite, Bothell, Washington, USA) will be placed in the transverse plane across the sartorius muscle approximately at the base of the patella. The sartorius muscle will be followed proximally and distally in order to visualize the segment of the sub sartorial compartment between the two points where the saphenous nerve intersected the tendons of the adductor magnus and semimembranosus muscles, respectively. The saphenous nerve will be visualized in the proximal half of this segment of the subsartorial compartment - just distal to the intersection of the saphenous nerve and the tendon of the adductor magnus muscle. At this level there is a well-defined subsartorial compartment between the sartorius muscle tendon and the so-called 'subsartorial fat pad' that is compliant for injection. The needle will be inserted ultrasound-guided in-plane from anterior to posterior and advanced in order to place the needle tip adjacent to the saphenous nerve and inject perineurally.
* For popliteal sciatic nerve block, the patient will be lain laterally on the opposite side of the limb which has to be blocked. The limb to be blocked will be flexed partially at hip and knee joint. Using a high-frequency linear probe, a scan of popliteal fossa will be conducted to identify separate tibial and common peroneal nerves lying superficially and posteriorly to popliteal artery. Movement of the probe proximally brings tibial and common peroneal nerves together to form the sciatic nerve at a variable point, above the popliteal crease. At this level, via out-of plane technique, using 21 gauge insulated needle, 20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine will be deposited after negative aspiration and real-time spread of local anesthetic will be visualized in sub paraneural space around the sciatic nerve.
* For the femoral nerve block, the femoral nerve will be identified lateral to the femoral artery at the inguinal crease in the transverse section. The study medication will be injected anterior and posterior to the nerve.
4. The actual or estimated needle insertion sites will be covered with a dressing bandage in all patients to blind those assessing the outcome of the procedure to the treatment.
5. Intravenous ketorolac tromethamine (30mg, maximum dose 90mg/d) will be given as a rescue analgesic during the first 48 hours postoperatively when a patient reported a visual analog scale (VAS) score of ≥5 or if the patient requested pain relief.
6. All the patients will receive 0.03 mg/kg of intra-venous midazolam and oxygen will be supplied by face mask throughout the procedure.
7. Surgery will be started after adequate sensory and motor blockade will be achieved.
8. In patients with failure to achieve adequate surgical anesthesia after 20 minutes of administration of block, it will be considered as a block failure and converted to general anesthesia.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
OTHER
QUADRUPLE
Study Groups
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Group A
sub sartorial canal block + popliteal block
Sub sartorial canal block and popliteal block in ankle surgeries
All patients will be anesthetized with PNBs for surgery.
* PNBs will be performed in a block room at least 30minute preoperatively.
* All PNBs will be performed under ultrasound guidance (LOGIQ P6, GE Healthcare; Chicago, IL) using a high-frequency linear transducer (3.4-10.8MHz).
* All blocks will be performed after skin preparation with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate by 1 orthopedic surgeon (YUP) with vast experience in ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
* A 22-ga Tuohy needle will be introduced in-plane and 2 to 3mL of saline will be used to confirm the correct position of the needle tip near the target nerve.
* The study medication will be administered through the needle as a bolus of 20mL of a 1:1 mixed solution of bupivacaine 0.75% and lidocaine 1%.
* The total volume per every block will be 20 ml in the form of bupivacaine 1.25% with 1:200,000 epinephrine and 250 mg Mgso4.
Group B
femoral block + popliteal block
femoral block and popliteal block in ankle surgeries
* All patients will be anesthetized with PNBs for surgery.
* PNBs will be performed in a block room at least 30minute preoperatively.
* All PNBs will be performed under ultrasound guidance (LOGIQ P6, GE Healthcare; Chicago, IL) using a high-frequency linear transducer (3.4-10.8MHz).
* All blocks will be performed after skin preparation with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate by 1 orthopedic surgeon (YUP) with vast experience in ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
* A 22-ga Tuohy needle will be introduced in-plane and 2 to 3mL of saline will be used to confirm the correct position of the needle tip near the target nerve.
* The study medication will be administered through the needle as a bolus of 20mL of a 1:1 mixed solution of bupivacaine 0.75% and lidocaine 1%.
* The total volume per every block will be 20 ml in the form of bupivacaine 1.25% with 1:200,000 epinephrine and 250 mg Mgso4.
Interventions
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Sub sartorial canal block and popliteal block in ankle surgeries
All patients will be anesthetized with PNBs for surgery.
* PNBs will be performed in a block room at least 30minute preoperatively.
* All PNBs will be performed under ultrasound guidance (LOGIQ P6, GE Healthcare; Chicago, IL) using a high-frequency linear transducer (3.4-10.8MHz).
* All blocks will be performed after skin preparation with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate by 1 orthopedic surgeon (YUP) with vast experience in ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
* A 22-ga Tuohy needle will be introduced in-plane and 2 to 3mL of saline will be used to confirm the correct position of the needle tip near the target nerve.
* The study medication will be administered through the needle as a bolus of 20mL of a 1:1 mixed solution of bupivacaine 0.75% and lidocaine 1%.
* The total volume per every block will be 20 ml in the form of bupivacaine 1.25% with 1:200,000 epinephrine and 250 mg Mgso4.
femoral block and popliteal block in ankle surgeries
* All patients will be anesthetized with PNBs for surgery.
* PNBs will be performed in a block room at least 30minute preoperatively.
* All PNBs will be performed under ultrasound guidance (LOGIQ P6, GE Healthcare; Chicago, IL) using a high-frequency linear transducer (3.4-10.8MHz).
* All blocks will be performed after skin preparation with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate by 1 orthopedic surgeon (YUP) with vast experience in ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques.
* A 22-ga Tuohy needle will be introduced in-plane and 2 to 3mL of saline will be used to confirm the correct position of the needle tip near the target nerve.
* The study medication will be administered through the needle as a bolus of 20mL of a 1:1 mixed solution of bupivacaine 0.75% and lidocaine 1%.
* The total volume per every block will be 20 ml in the form of bupivacaine 1.25% with 1:200,000 epinephrine and 250 mg Mgso4.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2\. Patients have an American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical status of I to II.
3\. Age 19 to 65 years.
Exclusion Criteria
4\. Known allergies to local anesthetics. 5. Recent use of opioids, corticosteroids, or any other analgesics. 6. If a patient complained of incomplete block before the end of surgery, we will exclude the patient from the analysis.
19 Years
65 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Fayoum University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Safaa Gaber Ragab
Associate professor of anaethesiology
Locations
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Fayoum University Hospital
Al Fayyum, , Egypt
Countries
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References
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Li JW, Ma YS, Xiao LK. Postoperative Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty. Orthop Surg. 2019 Oct;11(5):755-761. doi: 10.1111/os.12535.
Kopp SL, Borglum J, Buvanendran A, Horlocker TT, Ilfeld BM, Memtsoudis SG, Neal JM, Rawal N, Wegener JT. Anesthesia and Analgesia Practice Pathway Options for Total Knee Arthroplasty: An Evidence-Based Review by the American and European Societies of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2017 Nov/Dec;42(6):683-697. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0000000000000673.
Joe HB, Choo HS, Yoon JS, Oh SE, Cho JH, Park YU. Adductor canal block versus femoral nerve block combined with sciatic nerve block as an anesthetic technique for hindfoot and ankle surgery: A prospective, randomized noninferiority trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2016 Dec;95(52):e5758. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000005758.
Jensen AE, Bjorn S, Nielsen TD, Moriggl B, Hoermann R, Vaeggemose M, Bendtsen TF. Distal subsartorial compartment block of the saphenous nerve - A dissection study and a patient case series. J Clin Anesth. 2024 Feb;92:111315. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2023.111315. Epub 2023 Nov 3.
Delbos A, Philippe M, Clement C, Olivier R, Coppens S. Ultrasound-guided ankle block. History revisited. Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2019 Mar;33(1):79-93. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2019.05.002. Epub 2019 May 7.
Other Identifiers
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M 739
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id