Nerve block before ankle surgery may cut pain and opioid use

This study tests whether numbing specific nerves in the leg before ankle surgery can lower pain and help people recover faster. About 70 adults having ankle arthroscopy will receive either a nerve block or a placebo injection, along with standard anesthesia. Researchers will measure pain scores, opioid use, muscle strength, and how soon patients can walk, aiming to improve day-surgery experience.