Combined PENG and LFCN blocks for postoperative analgesia in hip surgery-A case report
Ahmed Thallaj, Ahmed Thallaj
Abstract
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is considered an extremely painful procedure. Postoperative analgesic technique especially in an elderly with significant comorbidities is even more challenging. Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block is a novel technique that has been described recently as an effective analgesic method for hip surgery. We report a case of a successful PENG and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve blocks for postoperative analgesia in THA.
Keywords: Analgesia; total hip arthroplasty; ultrasound.
Conflict of interest statement
There are no conflicts of interest.
Copyright: © 2019 Saudi Journal of Anesthesia.
Figures
Cross-sectional sonographic view at the level of the anterior inferior iliac spine AIIS. Note: White bold line represents block needle advanced to contact iliopubic eminence IPE, FA: femoral artery
Cross-sectional image 2 cm caudal to anterior superior iliac spine. Notes: Arrow points at the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Sam: Sartorius muscle, TFLm: Tensor fascia lata muscle
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