Intrathecal morphine versus femoral nerve block for pain control after total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis

Intrathecal morphine versus femoral nerve block for pain control after total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background This meta-analysis aims to illustrate the efficacy and safety of intrathecal morphine (ITM) versus femoral nerve block (FNB) for pain control after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods In April 2017, a systematic computer-based search was conducted in PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Sci...

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Main Authors: Yi Tang, Xu Tang, Qinghua Wei, Hui Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Intrathecal morphine
Total knee arthroplasty
Femoral nerve block
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0621-0

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