Abstract
Adductor canal block (ACB) has recently emerged as an alternative to femoral nerve block for pain control after various knee procedures especially knee arthroplasty. In this review article, we will review the anatomy of adductor canal, sonoanatomy, and ultrasound-guided approach for ACB as well as review current evidence regarding the indications of the ACB.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-303 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia |
Volume | 35 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Adductor canal block
- Lower extremity block
- Pain management
- Regional anesthesia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine