Ultrasound Guided Adductor Canal Versus Femoral Nerve Blocks for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Pediatrics

Under guidance of a linear ultrasound transducer probe (General Electric; GE). Performed using a 22-gauge 2-inch Stimuplex A needle ( B. Braun Medical Inc., Melsungen, Germany).Solution to be injected will be a combination of Ropivacaine 0.2 % ( 0.5 ml/kg, maximum of 30 ml) and methylprednisolone acetate 1 mg/kg ( maximum of 40 mg ).

Under guidance of a linear ultrasound transducer probe (General Electric;GE).Block will be performed using a 22-gauge 2-inch Stimuplex A needle ( B. Braun Medical Inc., Melsungen, Germany).Solution to be injected will be a combination of Ropivacaine 0.2 % ( 0.5 ml/kg, maximum of 30 ml) and methylprednisolone acetate 1 mg/kg (maximum of 40 mg ).

Use of linear ultrasound transducer probe (General Electric;GE) to guide needle placement for both Adductor Canal Block and Femoral nerve Blocks

22-gauge 2-inch Stimuplex A needle ( B. Braun Medical Inc., Melsungen, Germany) used to perform both Adductor Canal Block and Femoral nerve Blocks.

Ropivacaine 0.2 % ( 0.5 ml/kg, maximum of 30 ml) for either Adductor Canal Block and Femoral nerve Blocks.

Methylprednisolone acetate 1 mg/kg (maximum of 40 mg ) for either Adductor Canal Block and Femoral nerve Blocks.