The Effect of RF Genicular Nerve Block Applied in the Preoperative Period on Fast-track Total Knee Arthroplasty
Recruiting · NCT06239649 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Pamukkale University
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
Genicular nerve Radiofrequency Ablation block
What this trial is about
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.
Who can take part
Age range
40 Years to 85 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Pamukkale University - Denizli, Pamukkale, Turkey (Türkiye)