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Real-world Opioid-Sparring Effects of Infiltration between the Popliteal Artery and the Capsule of the Knee (IPACK) in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

2026-03-02 pain medicine Title + abstract only
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IntroductionPatients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction experience substantial postoperative pain, which delays recovery and leads to both immediate and long-term opioid use. In other knee procedures, infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) has demonstrated analgesic and opioid reducing effects. However, the effect in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction has not been investigated. We aimed to investigate the real-world eff...

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