Abstract

In patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, does the use of an adductor canal block compared to a femoral nerve block preserve quadriceps strength better in the immediate post operative period and at 6 months after surgery?

Author Details

Kate Johnson, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC, CMC

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Regional Anesthesia, Adductor Canal Block, Femoral Nerve Block

Advisor

David Sanford

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2025

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Proxy-submission

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