Date of Award

5-2013

Degree Type

Report

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Committee Chair(s)

Dennis Dolny

Committee

Dennis Dolny

Committee

Eadric Bressel

Committee

Bryan King

Committee

Lori Olsen

Abstract

The purpose of this case study was to determine the effects of femoral nerve block use during total knee arthroplasty on the return of quadriceps activation and functional outcomes in a single patient. This case study focused on an individual case consisting of simultaneous bilateral knee replacement. The individual received a femoral nerve block in one knee and traditional anesthesia in the other. We considered the improvement in functional outcomes following surgery. It was expected that the femoral nerve block will delay the activation of the quadriceps muscle and the return of functional measures. However, the femoral nerve block will modulate pain more successfully compared to the standard pain control procedures. This case study will also address the effect of femoral nerve blocks on quadriceps, particularly Vastus Medialis Oblique, reactivation following TKA. If so, for how long is quadriceps activation delayed. Is return of balance and proprioceptive control delayed following use of a femoral nerve block during TKA.

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