Comparison of Postoperative Pain Management Between Saphenous Nerve Block and High-Volume Proximal Adductor Canal Block for Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

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• Mean opioid consumption showed no significant difference between nerve block types, indicating comparable effectiveness.
• Levels of agitation remained similar across both groups, suggesting manageable postoperative experiences.
• Multivariate analysis affirmed that both saphenous and adductor canal blocks effectively reduce pain severity post-surgery.
• Pain management techniques highlight a potential option for clinicians aiming to optimize patient comfort after knee surgery.