RecruitingNCT06239649

The Effect of RF Genicular Nerve Block Applied in the Preoperative Period on Fast-track Total Knee Arthroplasty

Sponsor

Pamukkale University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Oct 19, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Chronic

Summary

In our study, investigators plan to compare the preoperative RF and genicular nerve ablation approach in patients who underwent TKA(Total Knee Arthroplasty) using the Fast-Track protocol in terms of meeting postoperative pain, function and early discharge criteria.

Eligibility

Min Age: 40 YearsMax Age: 85 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Being between the ages of 40 and 85,
Being able to understand verbal and written information given in Turkish,
Being able to speak and understand Turkish,
Being subjected to unilateral TKA surgery due to the diagnosis of Primary Knee osteoarthritis

Exclusion Criteria11

Patients planned for revision knee prosthesis surgery,
Patients previously diagnosed with psychiatric disorders,
Patients who have undergone major surgery on the extremity where TKA will be applied,
Patients with comorbid diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or cancer,
Patients with a score above 3 according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scoring,
Patients with neurological diseases that cause functional disability,
Patients with flexion limitation of more than 45 degrees and extension limitation of more than 20 degrees,
Patients who have to use hypnotic or anxiolytic drugs regularly,
Patients with alcohol or drug addiction,
Patients with bleeding disorders
Patients with uncontrolled diabetes