Comparing Subsartorial Saphenous Nerve Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

This is the control treatment arm. Patients will receive an ultrasound-guided saphenous nerve block, consisting of 13 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine (a local anesthetic).

This is one of two treatment arms. Patients will receive an ultrasound-guided saphenous nerve block, consisting of 13 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine (a local anesthetic), mixed with 1 mg of dexamethasone. Total injection volume will be 15 ml.

This is one of two treatment arms. Patients will receive an ultrasound-guided saphenous nerve block, consisting of 13 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine (a local anesthetic), mixed with 4 mg of dexamethasone. Total injection volume will be 15 ml.