Analgesic Efficacy of Blocking Nerve to Vastus Lateralis Muscle Versus Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve After Knee Surgeries
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy and functional outcomes of blocking the nerve to the vastus lateralis (NVL) muscle versus the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status from I to III. * Underwent knee surgeries under spinal anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy. * Coagulopathy. * Neuromuscular disorders. * Hematological disorders. * Mental disorders. * History of multiple traumas or anesthesia drug allergies. * Local skin infection at the block site. * Body mass index (BMI) greater than 40. * Opioid analgesics or abusing opioids.