The efficacy and safety of continuous versus single-injection popliteal sciatic nerve block in outpatient foot and ankle surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Continuous popliteal sciatic nerve block (CPSNB) has been performed in outpatient foot and ankle surgery as a regional anesthesia method to relieve postoperative pain. Its efficacy as well as safety is yet to be established. There are two purposes of this study: (1) to validate t...

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Main Authors: Hsuan-Hsiao Ma, Te-Feng Arthur Chou, Shang-Wen Tsai, Cheng-Fong Chen, Po-Kuei Wu, Wei-Ming Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2822-7