A Comparative Effect of Echogenic Needle for Nerve Block on Acute and Chronic Postoperative Pain

A 22G 8-cm echogenic nerve block needle (LEAPMED, CHINA) is selected for the procedure, administered under ultrasound guidance. Subsequently, a volume of 20 ml 0.375% ropivacaine is injected at the needle's tip for analgesic effect. The spread of the medication will be assessed through short- and long-axis imaging perspectives. Following this, evaluations are conducted to assess acute postoperative pain as well as chronic postoperative pain. Parameters such as the duration of nerve blockade, the incidence of punctures, and any associated complications are all meticulously appraised.

A 22G 8-cm thin wall low bottom nerve block needle (KDL, CHINA) is selected for the procedure, administered under ultrasound guidance. Subsequently, a volume of 20 ml 0.375% ropivacaine is injected at the needle's tip for analgesic effect. The distribution of the medication will be assessed using short- and long-axis imaging perspectives. Following this, evaluations are conducted to assess acute postoperative pain as well as chronic postoperative pain. Parameters such as the duration of nerve blockade, the number of punctures, and any associated complications are all meticulously appraised.