Characteristics of groups

Group A

(subgluteal approach)

n = 20

Group B

(popliteal approach)

n = 20

Age, years

35 (30 - 39.5)

34 (28.5 - 40)

Body weight

81.5 (76 - 87)

79.5 (75 - 87.5)

Gender (m/f)

14/6

12/8

Type of surgery:

1) osteosynthesis of tibia (the middle and upper thirds)

2) osteosynthesisrelated to malleolar fracture

3) arthroscopyofkneejoint

4) extrafocalosteosynthesisof tibia

10

5

1

4

0

20

0

0

Additional intravenous introduction of fentanyl in the course of surgery

0

0

Additional local (infiltration) anesthesia in the area of surgery

0

0