Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduces Postoperative Pain in Total Hip Arthroplasty
Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block Reduces Postoperative Pain in Total Hip Arthroplasty
The impact of ultrasound-guided transmuscular quadratus lumborum block combined with local infiltration analgesia for arthroplasty on postoperative pain relief
J Clin Anesth. 2021 Oct;73: 110372.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Eighty patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) were randomized to receive an ultrasound-guided transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (QLB) combined with local infiltrative analgesia (LIA) (n=40) or LIA alone (n=40). The primary outcome of interest was postoperative pain during the first active motion measured at 6 hours postoperatively. Other outcomes of interest included active and rest...
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