Popliteal Plexus Block as a Potential Alternative to IPACK Block in Total-Knee Arthroplasty: Anatomical Rationale, Clinical Evidence, and Ergonomic Advantages
Sung Jun Kim, Siwook Chung, Jae Hoo Park, Hye Joo Yun · 2026
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Sung Jun Kim and colleagues review a newer nerve block for pain behind the knee after knee replacement surgery, in a 2026 article. The standard channel block numbs the front of the knee while sparing leg strength, yet back-of-knee pain often breaks through. The current fix, an injection behind the knee joint, can be awkward to perform.
The candidate, the popliteal plexus block, aims at small joint branches near a canal opening while leaving the main motor trunks alone. Early randomized trials suggest pain relief comparable to the older add-on block, with an easier working position for the clinician. The review folds the option into fast-recovery surgery pathways.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Sung Jun Kim, Siwook Chung, Jae Hoo Park, Hye Joo Yun |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 41 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |