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 |