This study is looking at whether a genicular nerve block (GNB) can help with knee pain in the emergency department. A GNB involves injecting bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) and dexamethasone (a steroid) near nerves in the knee. You could be eligible if you are over 17, have knee pain not caused by an injury, and an X-ray in the emergency department shows no fracture, dislocation, or large fluid buildup. The study will compare the GNB to standard pain relief like acetaminophen or opioids. Researchers will measure your pain level one hour after treatment to see if the GNB is more effective. This study is currently recruiting patients.

Study design

This is an interventional study that will randomly assign about 34 participants to receive either the genicular nerve block or standard care.

What's involved

You would receive either a genicular nerve block or standard pain relief, and your pain level would be measured one hour after treatment.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Pain level is measured at 1 hour post-enrollment.

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