The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 8 , Pages 1246-1249 , December 2010

Femoral Nerve Block vs Fascia Iliaca Block for Total Knee Arthroplasty Postoperative Pain Control: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Brisbane Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre Writing Committee

Received 28 January 2009 ,Accepted 22 November 2009.

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 No benefits or funds were received in support of the study.

PII: S0883-5403(09)00554-3

doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2009.11.018

The Journal of Arthroplasty
Volume 25, Issue 8 , Pages 1246-1249 , December 2010

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