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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Pediatric Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Opioid misuse is a significant concern in children and adolescents.
  • Surgery for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) in young athletes increases opioid exposure risk.
  • Evaluating advanced pain management techniques is crucial for this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) with single-shot peripheral nerve block (SPNB) for pain control and opioid reduction after pediatric ACLR.
  • To assess the impact of CPNB versus SPNB on the need for home opioid analgesia.
  • To improve postoperative pain management strategies for young athletes undergoing ACLR.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of prospectively collected data from 196 patients undergoing ACLR.
  • Group 1: 72-hour CPNB; Group 2: SPNB.
  • Standard postoperative care included cryotherapy, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and a conditional opioid prescription.

Main Results:

  • 70% of patients (138/196) did not require home opioid analgesia.
  • No significant difference in opioid use between CPNB (28.0%) and SPNB (30.7%) groups.
  • Both methods provided equivalent pain control, with no significant differences in visual analog scale scores.

Conclusions:

  • CPNB and SPNB provide similar pain management and opioid consumption after pediatric ACLR.
  • At-home opioid use can be avoided in the majority of pediatric ACLR patients.
  • Opioid requirements, when necessary, were minimal (average 2 pills).