Genicular Nerve Block Versus Its Combination With Infiltration Between Popliteal Artery and Capsule of Posterior Knee

Recruiting 63 enrolled Zagazig University

RandomizedParallel-groupSingle-blindSupportive care

Summary

Comparison of the analgesic and physical recovery effect of genicular nerve block (GNB) alone and (GNB + infiltration between popliteal artery and posterior capsule of the knee (IPACK) in patients undergoing total knee replacement

Timeline

Start: 2022-11-05
Primary completion: 2024-12-05
Completion: 2024-12-30

Publications

Fathi HM, Fahmy AM, Shaker MA, Kamel AAF. Comparison of genicular nerve block and its combination with IPACK block for analgesia and recovery after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized trial. BMC Anesthesiol. 2025 Nov 29;25(1):601. doi: 10.1186/s12871-025-03408-0.

Drugs

Evaluation	Drug	Modality	Dose	Route
Comparator	Acetaminophen	Small molecule	1 g	—
Comparator	Meloxicam	Small molecule	15 mg	—

Indications

No indication recorded.