Episode 2: ACB Versus FNB for Knee Surgery

Both adductor canal block (ACB) and femoral nerve block (FNB) are frequently used for knee surgery (ie, ACL, TKA). In this episode of RAPP, physicians discuss "Adductor Canal Blocks Versus Femoral Nerve Blocks for Knee Surgery." Which is better? Is one better for ACL versus total knee arthroplasty? What problems are encountered? Join our guests for an enlightening discussion about this current and important topic. Hosts: - Raj Gupta, MD, Vanderbilt University - Eric Schwenk, MD, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Guests: - Stephen Choi, MD, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre at the University of Toronto - Nabil Elkassabany, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the Veteran's Administration Medical Center - Nasir Hussain, Central Michigan University College of Medicine - Tony Machi, MD, UT Southwestern - Sarah Madison, MD, Stanford University ___________ Thanks to The Preps from Philadelphia, PA for the music: “Funkcore" and "Unknown Night". The band features Steve Breslin on vocals/guitars, Bryan Schwenk on guitars/vocals, Jeff Frederick on bass, and Eric Schwenk on drums. Support the show Twitter: @ASRA_Society, @dr_rajgupta