Pain Management After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Incidence and Outcomes of Rebound Pain
This prospective observational study aims to determine the incidence and clinical impact of rebound pain after peripheral nerve blocks in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Rebound pain is defined as a sudden, severe pain (NRS ≥7) emerging after block resolution. Primary outcome is the incidence of rebound pain; secondary outcomes include pain severity, rescue analgesia use, nausea, vomiting, sleep quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Age between 18 and 70 years
• ASA physical status I to III
• Scheduled for elective unilateral total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia
• Peripheral nerve block (PNB) planned as part of multimodal analgesia
• Ability to understand and provide written informed consent
• Willingness and ability to complete the postoperative pain diary