Discussion
postoperative pain, fascia iliaca block, Postoperative pain, nerve block, pain, NRS
HAND INFECTION, LOCAL INFILTRATION
The most important finding of the present study was that 0.1% ropivacaine for FNB showed less impact on quadriceps strength at 6 h after knee arthroscopy. Effective pain management and early mobilization are crucial for patients following knee surgery [Various types of regional anaesthesia, including FNB, ACB, fascia iliaca block, interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) block, and local infiltration, are used for postoperative analgesia following knee arthroscopy or arthroplasty [With regard to postoperative pain, the NRS score was similar between the two groups, except for the NRS score in the PACU. Although knee arthroscopic surgery is less invasive, a minority of patients experience moderate to severe postoperative pain [Postoperative pain and infection are the two most frequent reasons for legal action [Our study has several limitations. A hand-held dynamometer was used for assessing motor strength, which is not as accurate as the dynamometer chair. Additionally, although all blocks were performed by one experienced anaesthesiologist, we did not assess the block success rate or onset and duration of FNB, although most patients in the two groups did not have the complete ability to raise their legs in the PACU. Because the dosages in the two groups were different, the duration of nerve block should be different.Currently, with the increasing use of FNB in routine arthroscopic knee surgery, an increasing number of patients experience lower extremity immobilization within 24 h after surgery. The application of 0.1% ropivacaine for FNB has less effect on quadriceps strength while providing a sufficient analgesic effect for postoperative pain. The patient can get out of bed earlier after the operation, which speeds up the patient’s recovery.