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How long does a nerve block last after knee surgery?

I am a 38 year old female and I will have knee surgery. How long does a nerve block last after knee surgery?

2 Answers

Anywhere between 12-36 hours depending on what medications and how much were used.
All depends on the anesthetic used. Could be 1 hr or 2 hrs or 3 hrs.