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Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of popliteal nerve blocks in reducing pain, narcotic use, and improving mobility for patients undergoing fibula-free flap surgery for head and neck cancer.
- Researchers reviewed records of 40 patients from 2015 to 2022, comparing pain scores, narcotic usage, and recovery metrics between those who received nerve blocks and those who did not.
- Results showed significantly lower pain scores and narcotic use in patients who received nerve blocks, indicating that they are an effective method for postoperative pain management in this type of surgery.