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No benefit of L2 paravertebral block over lumbar plexus block for motor function after THA
August 2014
No benefit of L2 paravertebral block over lumbar plexus block for motor function after THA
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Is L2 paravertebral block comparable to lumbar plexus block for postoperative analgesia after total hip arthroplasty?
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 May;472(5):1475-81. doi: 10.1007/s11999-013-3393-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty were randomized to either a lumbar plexus block (LPB) or a paravertebral nerve block (PVB) at L2 as a method of postoperative analgesia. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the L2 PVB as an alternative to LPB, as it has been suggested that motor function may be benefited through using L2 PVB. Patients were monitored for the first 24 postoperative ...
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