Efficacy of interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (iPACK) block versus periarticular local infiltration analgesia after unilateral total knee arthroplasty

Narejo, Abdul Sattar; Abdulwahab, Fatima; Aqil, Mansoor; Alsubaie, Abdullah T.; Hazazy, Hassan Y.; Alzahrani, Tariq; Aljurayyan, Abdulaziz; Thallaj, Ahmed

doi:10.15537/smj.2021.42.10.20210504

Cited by 8 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 24 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…A total of 17 publications with 1652 patients were included [ 1 , 9 , 15 – 17 , 19 , 20 , 22 , 23 , 27 , 28 , 31 – 33 , 35 , 37 , 41 , 43 ], consisting of 16 RCTs and one prospective control trial. The trial characteristics are represented in Table 1 .…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Data from 11 studies ( n = 901) described the LOS, and 10 studies ( n = 747) described patient satisfaction after TKA with IPACK supplementation, respectively [ 9 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 22 , 23 , 28 , 31 , 33 , 41 , 43 ]. The research strongly confirmed that it could shorten LOS (95% CI − 0.40 [− 0.64, − 0.15], I 2 = 70%, p = 0.001) and improve patient satisfaction (95% CI 0.43 [0.01, 0.84], I 2 = 87%, p = 0.04) (Figs.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Clinical effects of interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the posterior knee block with multimodal analgesia for total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Qiao

Feng

Zhang

et al. 2023

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose Combination of regional anaesthesia technique that is most effective in analgesia and postoperative functional outcome with the fewest complications needs investigation. Interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee block (IPACK) has been introduced clinically. We evaluated the efficacy of IPACK in combination with other nerve blocks after total knee arthroplasty. Methods Data were obtained from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Sciencedirect. Studies that compared outcomes using IPACK combined with other regional nerve blocks after total knee arthroplasty with other analgesic modalities and those which used pain scores or opioid consumption as primary or secondary outcomes were included. Results Seventeen articles (20 trials, 1652 patients) were included. IPACK supplementation significantly reduced rest pain scores after total knee arthroplasty at postoperative hours 8–12(95%CI − 0.85 [− 1.36, − 0.34], I2 = 94%, p = 0.001), postoperative day 1 (95% CI − 0.49 [− 0.85, − 0.14], I2 = 87%, p = 0.006), and postoperative day 2 (95% CI − 0.28 [− 0.51, -0.05], I2 = 72%, p = 0.02); there was no significant difference at postoperative day 3 or discharge (95% CI − 0.14 [− 0.33, 0.05], I2 = 0%, p = 0.14). Combination treatment resulted in reduced dynamic pain scores at postoperative hours 8–12 (95%CI − 0.52 [− 0.92, − 0.12], I2 = 86%, p = 0.01) and postoperative day 1(95% CI − 0.49 [− 0.87, − 0.11], I2 = 88%, p = 0.01). There was no difference between postoperative day 2(95% CI − 0.29 [− 0.63, 0.05], I2 = 80%, p = 0.09), postoperative day 3 or discharge (95% CI − 0.45 [− 0.92, 0.02], I2 = 83%, p = 0.06). In addition, it strongly reduced postoperative opioid consumption within 24 H (95% CI − 0.76 [− 1.13, − 0.39], I2 = 85%, p < 0.00001), 24–48 H (95% CI − 0.43 [− 0.85, − 0.01], I2 = 83%, p = 0.04), and total opioid use (95% CI − 0.64 [− 1.07, − 0.22], I2 = 86%, p = 0.003). Although IPACK supplementation improved timed up and go test and walking distance at postoperative day 2, there was no statistically significant difference at other time periods or obvious improvement in knee range of motion and quadriceps strength. IPACK block supplementation could shorten the length of stay (LOS) (95% CI − 0.40 [− 0.64, − 0.15], I2 = 70%, p = 0.001) and improve patient satisfaction (95% CI 0.43 [0.01, 0.84], I2 = 87%, p = 0.04). Conclusion Based on these results, IPACK supplementation, in addition to standard postoperative analgesia, can be used effectively and safely to relieve early postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty.

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Clinical effects of interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the posterior knee block with multimodal analgesia for total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Qiao

Feng

Zhang

et al. 2023

Arch Orthop Trauma Surg

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

IPACK Block Efficacy for Acute Pain Management after Total Knee Replacement: A Review

Upshaw,

Richey,

Tassin

et al. 2024

Curr Pain Headache Rep

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Periarticular injection, iPACK block, and peripheral nerve block in pain management after total knee arthroplasty: a structured narrative review

Domagalska,

Wieczorowska-Tobis,

Reysner

et al. 2023

Perioper Med

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is commonly performed in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis of the knee to reduce joint pain, increase mobility, and improve quality of life. However, TKA is associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain, which remains a significant clinical challenge. Surgeon-administered PAI and anesthesiologist-administered iPACK have proven viable alternatives to conventional peripheral nerve blocks. This review aims to discuss which IPACK block or periarticular injection, combined or not with different peripheral nerve blocks, has better effects on postoperative rehabilitation, patient satisfaction, and overall outcome. Material and methods The literature review was performed on standards of care, current therapeutic options, a pain management protocol, and innovative treatment options for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. The literature was reviewed through four electronic databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Embase. Results The initial search yielded 694 articles. Fifty relevant articles were selected based on relevance, recentness, search quality, and citations. Six studies compared PAI to peripheral nerve block (PNB), and eight studies checked the effectiveness of adding PNB to PAI. Three studies compared iPACK to PNB, and ten reviewed the point of adding PNB to iPACK. Conclusions The literature review indicates that the best analgesic effect is obtained by combining PAI or iPACK with a peripheral nerve block, particularly with ACB, due to its analgesic, motor-sparing effect, and satisfactory analgesia.

show abstract

Efficacy of interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (iPACK) block versus periarticular local infiltration analgesia after unilateral total knee arthroplasty

Abstract: To compare the efficacy of interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (iPACK) block with periarticular local infiltration analgesia (LIA) to assess postoperative pain control and enhanced recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

Clinical effects of interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the posterior knee block with multimodal analgesia for total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Clinical effects of interspace between the popliteal artery and capsule of the posterior knee block with multimodal analgesia for total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis

IPACK Block Efficacy for Acute Pain Management after Total Knee Replacement: A Review

Periarticular injection, iPACK block, and peripheral nerve block in pain management after total knee arthroplasty: a structured narrative review

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About