Table 3.
Complications
| cFNB (n = 53) | cACB (n = 38) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications related to cFNB or cACB | 5 (9%) | 0 | .06 |
| Removal before POD 3 due to leaking | 2 | 0 | |
| Transient bleeding | 1 | 0 | |
| Leaking | 0 | 0 | |
| Residual numbness in continuous nerve block distribution after POD 4 | 2 | 0 | |
| Local anesthetic systemic toxicity | 0 | 0 | |
| Infection | 0 | 0 | |
| Complications unrelated to cFNB or cACB | 7 (13%) | 5 (13%) | |
| Residual numbness not in cFNB or cACB distribution | 1 | 1 | |
| Needed increase in oxycodone dose | 3 | 1 | |
| Urinary retention | 1 | 0 | |
| Required admission post-operatively | 1 | 1 | |
| Re-injured knee during physical therapy | 1 | 0 | |
| Fall after catheter removal, normal sensation | 0 | 2 |
NOTE. Data reported as number of patients.
cACB, continuous adductor canal block; cFNB, continuous femoral nerve block; POD, postoperative day.