Multisite prospective study of perioperative pain management practices for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in adolescents: Society for Pediatric Anesthesia Improvement Network (SPAIN) Project Report.
Kesavan SadacharamJames S FursteinSteven J StaffaGalaxy LiRami KarroumJocelyn M BoothEugene KimSuzanne M McCahanWallis T MuhlyVidya Chidambarannull nullPublished in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2024)
We found substantial variability in the use of blocks to manage post-ACLR pain in children, with a small percentage experiencing long-term pain and neurological symptoms. Studies are needed to determine best practices for regional anesthesia and functional assessments in this patient population.