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Oct 2026
Efficacy of popliteal plexus block for opioid sparing and pain management after lower extremity surgery: a meta-analysis
Background Postoperative pain management often depends on opioids, despite the associated adverse effects. The popliteal plexus block (PPB) presents a promising technique to reduce opioid consumption in surgeries. Methods This meta-analysis evaluates the effectiveness of PPB when added to other nerve blocks, as well as...
Jiyoun Lee, Ji-Hyeon Lee, Young-Woong Choi et al.
· The Korean Journal of Pain · 1 citation
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