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Ultrasound-Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG) For Total Hip Arthroplasty
February 2022
Ultrasound-Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block (PENG) For Total Hip Arthroplasty
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Impact of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block on postoperative analgesia and functional recovery following total hip arthroplasty: a randomised, observer-masked, controlled trial.
Anaesthesia . 2021 Nov;76(11):1492-1498.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty via the posterior approach were randomized to receive a pericapsular nerve group block (PENG, n=30) or no block (n=30). The primary outcome of interest was postoperative pain as measured by a numeric rating scale. Secondary outcomes included postoperative opioid consumption, patient function and length of stay. The PENG block group demonstrated lowe...
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