“What is the best anesthesia for total knee replacement?”
I will have a total knee replacement. I want to know what is the best anesthesia for total knee replacement?
5 Answers
Recent studies suggest there are similar outcomes with both general and regional anesthesia so the decision is up to you and your anesthesiologist.
Spinal block +/- IV sedation has the advantage of decreased risk of intra/post-operative blood clots.
Both spinal and general anesthesia are used for knee replacement, frequently with nerve blocks for post operative pain. If you have specific concerns discuss them with your anesthesia and surgical teams prior to surgery. Good luck!
Epidural
If there is no contraindications combined spinal epidural,
