A Comparative Analysis of Pain Control Methods after Ankle Fracture Surgery with a Peripheral Nerve Block: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Prospective Study

A Comparative Analysis of Pain Control Methods after Ankle Fracture Surgery with a Peripheral Nerve Block: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Prospective Study

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Patients experience severe pain after surgical correction of ankle fractures. Although their exact mechanism is unknown, dexamethasone and epinephrine increase the analgesic effect of anesthetics in peripheral nerve blocks. This study aimed to compare th...

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Main Authors: Jeong-Kil Lee, Gi-Soo Lee, Sang-Bum Kim, Chan Kang, Kyong-Sik Kim, Jae-Hwang Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
ankle fracture
anesthetic
nerve block
pain management
postoperative pain control
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/7/1302

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