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Diwan S, Shivamallappa S, Timane R, Pai P, Gupta A. Anatomic evaluation to compare the dye spread with ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) injection with or without an additional suprainguinal fascia iliaca (SIFI) injection in soft embalmed cadavers. J Anesth 2024; 38:445-454. [PMID: 38466404 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-024-03333-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Novel interfascial plane blocks like PEricapsular Nerve Group (PENG) and SupraInguinal Fascia Iliaca (SIFI) blocks are effective for management of hip fracture pain. We compared the difference in the distribution of the dye injected and nerves stained by the addition of the SIFI block to the PENG block. METHODS A total of 24 designated dye injections were performed in eight soft-embalmed cadavers. Under ultrasound guidance 20 ml green ink injected bilaterally in PENG block and 30 ml methylene blue dye was injected in the SIFI block on the right side. The cadavers were dissected 24 h later to assess the extent of dye spread. RESULTS Extensive spread of dyes was seen on both side of iliacus muscle on the right side, but blue dye was not visible medial to the psoas tendon. The subcostal and iliohypogastric nerves were stained green in the infra-inguinal region. On the left side (PENG alone), the anterior division of the obturator, femoral and saphenous nerve (7/8) and iliohypogastric nerves (3/8) were stained in the infrainguinal region. In the suprainguinal region, the femoral nerve (5/8), accessory obturator nerve (3/8), lateral femoral cutaneous (1/8) and nerve to rectus femoris (4/8) were stained. The main obturator nerve trunk was spared with both injections while its anterior branch and accessory obturator nerve were stained with the PENG injection. CONCLUSION The study findings indicate that combined PENG + SIFI injections lead to an extensive craniocaudal and longitudinal spread along the iliacus muscle. We perceive that the combination of these two injections will have a superior clinical outcome.
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- Sandeep Diwan
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Sancheti Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and critical care, Critizone Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), No. 6, 4th Floor, Porta Cabin, Teaching Block, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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Koh WU, Kim H, Kim YJ, Park JI, Yeo HJ, Ro YJ, Kim HJ. Comparison of analgesic effect of pericapsular nerve group block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block on dynamic pain in patients with hip fractures: a randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024:rapm-2024-105627. [PMID: 38866559 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2024-105627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with hip fracture often experience severe pain, particularly during movement or slight positional change, prior to the occurrence of surgery. It is essential to explore the appropriate analgesic methods before surgery in patients with hip fracture, especially those capable of alleviating dynamic pain. Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block was introduced as a useful technique for hip analgesia. In this study, we aimed to compare the reduction in dynamic pain between the PENG block and supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block (SIFICB). METHODS This prospective trial included 80 hip fracture patients aged ≥19 years, with an American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status of 1-4 and a baseline dynamic pain score ≥4 on the numerical rating scale. The patients were randomly allocated into the PENG block (n=40) and SIFICB group (n=40). For the PENG block and SIFICB, 20 mL and 30 mL of 0.3% ropivacaine was used, respectively. The primary outcome was reduction in dynamic pain scores at 30 min following the peripheral nerve block. Dynamic pain score was evaluated when the leg was passively raised. RESULTS A total of 79 patients were included in the final analysis, and the reductions in pain score during hip flexion were 3.1±2.4 and 2.9±2.5 in the PENG block and SIFICB groups, respectively, which was statistically insignificant (p=0.75). Moreover, no significant differences were observed in any of the outcomes. CONCLUSIONS PENG block and SIFICB could effectively provide analgesia for dynamic pain in patients with hip fractures, with no significant difference between the two groups. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04677348.
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- Won Uk Koh
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Wen H, Zhang W, Wang Y, Lu M. Effects of Different Volumes of Ropivacaine for Pericapsular Nerve Group Block on Incidence of Quadriceps Weakness and Analgesic Efficacy Following Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Ther 2024; 13:533-541. [PMID: 38478173 PMCID: PMC11111422 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-024-00590-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block has been shown to be an effective approach to alleviating pain and reducing the need for opioids among older adults following hip surgery, with possible motor-sparing effects. No reports to date, however, have described appropriate ropivacaine volumes for use in the context of PENG block. The present prospective randomized controlled study was thus developed to assess the quadriceps muscle strength and analgesic efficacy associated with PENG block performed using three different volumes of 0.33% ropivacaine following general anesthesia in older adults undergoing hip arthroplasty. METHODS In this prospective randomized double-blind controlled clinical study, 60 patients were assigned at random to undergo ultrasound-guided PENG block for hip arthroplasty using different volumes of ropivacaine. Specifically, these patients were administered 10 ml (Group A, n = 20), 20 ml (Group B, n = 20), or 30 ml (Group C, n = 20) of 0.33% ropivacaine. Quadriceps muscle strength was evaluated at 6 h post-surgery. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores at rest and with movement were assessed at 4, 6, 12, and 24 h post-surgery. Block duration, adverse event incidence, and patient satisfaction were evaluated at 24 h post-surgery. RESULTS Quadriceps motor block incidence rates at 6 h post-surgery in the 10 ml, 20 ml, and 30 ml groups were 5%, 20%, and 75%, respectively. Quadriceps muscle weakness at 6 h post-surgery was significantly more common in the 30 ml group relative to the others (p < 0.001). Patients administered 10 ml 0.33% ropivacaine exhibited significantly higher VAS pain scores at rest and with movement relative to those patients in the 20 ml and 30 ml treatment groups at all time points (p < 0.05). No apparent differences in analgesic efficacy were observed when comparing the 20 ml and 30 ml groups at 4, 6, 12, and 24 h post-surgery. No significant differences in block duration, satisfaction, or adverse event incidence were observed among groups. CONCLUSIONS The preservation of motor function in the 20 ml 0.33% ropivacaine group was superior to that in the 30 ml 0.33% ropivacaine group. Relative to the group that received 10 ml 0.33% ropivacaine during PENG block, those elderly patients administered 20 ml and 30 ml volumes of 0.33% ropivacaine experienced superior postoperative pain relief following hip arthroplasty.
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- Huaichang Wen
- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zhe Shan Street, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zhe Shan Street, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zhe Shan Street, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No. 2 Zhe Shan Street, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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Liu M, Gao M, Hu Y, Ren X, Li Y, Gao F, Dong J, Dong J, Wang Q. Comparison of the Effect of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block Combined with Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block and Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy Under General Anesthesia: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial. J Pain Res 2024; 17:1651-1661. [PMID: 38736679 PMCID: PMC11086438 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s456880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Purpose Patients undergoing arthroscopic hip surgery (AHS) require good analgesia and early rehabilitation after surgery, and there is no consensus on the optimal nerve block. We aimed to compare the efficacy of the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) block compared to fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) in patients with AHS. Patients and Methods A total of 80 patients receiving AHS under general anesthesia were randomized to receive either FICB (group F) or PENG block in combination with LFCN block (group P). The primary outcomes were the rate of quadriceps weakness after block on the afflicted side, as well as muscle strength grading and pain score after block, and the quality of recovery on the second postoperative day. Results Compared with group F, group P had a lower incidence of quadriceps weakness 48 h after block (76.9% vs 28.2%, P < 0.001), and had less impact on muscle strength grade and lower static pain score at 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48 h after block (P < 0.001), and a lower dynamic pain score at 6 and 12 h after block in group P (p < 0.05). The quality of recovery on the second postoperative day improved (p < 0.05). Conclusion In comparison to FICB, PENG block in combination with LFCN block can affect less quadriceps muscle strength and reduce the use of postoperative analgesics, which is beneficial for the postoperative recovery of AHS patients.
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- Menglin Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, People’s Republic of China
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Lee B, Lee TS, Jang J, Jung HE, Park KK, Choi YS. A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Analgesic Effectiveness of Periarticular Injections and Pericapsular Nerve Group Block for Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Pers Med 2024; 14:377. [PMID: 38673004 PMCID: PMC11051520 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14040377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block and periarticular injection (PAI) provide motor-sparing analgesia following hip surgery. We hypothesized that PAI offers non-inferior pain relief compared with PENG block in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). In this randomized trial, 66 patients who underwent primary THA under spinal anesthesia were assigned to the PENG or PAI groups. The primary endpoint was the resting pain score 24 h postoperatively. The secondary endpoints included pain scores at rest and during movement at 6 and 48 h postoperatively, quadriceps strength at 24 h postoperatively, and opioid consumption at 24 and 48 h postoperatively. The mean difference in pain scores at rest between the two groups was 0.30 (95% confidence interval [CI], -0.78 to 1.39) at 24 h postoperatively. The upper 95% CI was lower than the non-inferiority margin, indicating non-inferior performance. No significant between-group differences were observed in the pain scores at 6 and 48 h postoperatively. Additionally, no significant differences in quadriceps strength and opioid consumption were observed between the two groups. The PAI and PENG blocks provided comparable postoperative analgesia during the first 48 h after primary THA. Further investigation is required to determine the optimal PAI technique and local anesthetic mixture.
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- Bora Lee
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Severance Hospital, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
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Huang Y, Lu Y, Wang J, Lu Q, Bao HF, Liu L, Dong CS. Effect of Pericapsular Nerve Group Block with Different Concentrations and Volumes of Ropivacaine on Functional Recovery in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized, Observer-Masked, Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2024; 17:677-685. [PMID: 38375406 PMCID: PMC10875181 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s445000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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Purpose The pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block provides satisfactory postoperative analgesia without hampering motor function for total hip arthroplasty (THA); however, unexpected motor block has been observed clinically. It is unknown whether this motor block is related to the dose of ropivacaine. We aimed to conduct a prospective randomized trial to test whether reducing the volume or concentration of ropivacaine was better for less motor block after PENG block. Patients and Methods Ninety-nine patients with fracture or femoral head necrosis scheduled for THA were randomly allocated to receive 20 mL 0.5% ropivacaine (Group A), 20 mL 0.25% ropivacaine (Group B), and 10 mL 0.5% ropivacaine (Group C). The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative quadriceps motor block at 6 hours. Secondary outcomes were the incidence of postoperative quadriceps motor block at 0, 12, 24 and 48 hours; pain scores on the numeric rating scale (NRS) at all postoperative time points (0, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours); the time to first walk; the incidence of rescue analgesia; side effects such as dizziness, ache, nausea, and vomiting; and patient satisfaction. Results Compared with Group A, Group C resulted in a lower incidence of quadriceps motor block at 0 hours, 6 hours and 12 hours postoperatively (P < 0.05), while Group B only resulted in a lower incidence of motor block at 12 hours postoperatively (P < 0.05). No intergroup differences were found in terms of postoperative pain scores, the incidence of rescue analgesia, adverse events or patient satisfaction (P > 0.05). Conclusion A higher incidence of motor blockade was observed when 20 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine was administered, which was mainly caused by the excessive volume. Therefore, we recommend performing PENG block with 10 mL 0.5% ropivacaine.
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- Ying Huang
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Anhui Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital (Hefei First People’s Hospital), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Anhui Medical University First Affiliated Hospital, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Anhui Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital (Hefei First People’s Hospital), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Anhui Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital (Hefei First People’s Hospital), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Anhui Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital (Hefei First People’s Hospital), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Anhui Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital (Hefei First People’s Hospital), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Anhui Medical University Third Affiliated Hospital (Hefei First People’s Hospital), Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China
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Marrone F, Fusco P, Tulgar S, Paventi S, Tomei M, Fabbri F, Iacovazzi M, Pullano C. Combination of Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) and Sacral Erector Spinae Plane (S-ESP) Blocks for Hip Fracture Pain and Surgery: A Case Series. Cureus 2024; 16:e53815. [PMID: 38332999 PMCID: PMC10850927 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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A hip fracture is a serious injury with life-threatening complications, and its risk rises with increasing age. A hip fracture can be a very painful condition, and prompt surgical treatment is recommended to reduce pain and complications. Pain management is considered integral to the management of a broken hip. The choice between general and regional anesthesia in hip fracture surgery continues to be a topic of debate because risks are potentially associated with both approaches. Nerve blockades have proven to be effective in reducing acute pain after a hip fracture and in the perioperative period. For this reason, many regional techniques have been introduced, such as the lumbar plexus block, fascia iliac block, femoral nerve block, and recently, the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block. Hip joint innervation is complex, not limited to the lumbar plexus but also depending on the sciatic nerve and branches of the sacral plexus (superior and inferior gluteal nerves and an articular branch from the quadratus femoris nerve). We hypothesized that a combination of two emerging regional anesthesia techniques, such as the PENG block and sacral erector spinae plane (S-ESP) block, could represent a good option to obtain pain control of the whole hip joint without opioid administration intraoperatively and postoperatively. Here, we report the cases of three frail patients with significant comorbidities who underwent hip fracture surgery (two cases of intramedullary nailing and one hemiarthroplasty), in which we preoperatively performed PENG and S-ESP blocks. We registered optimal intraoperative and postoperative pain control up to 48 hours after surgery without complications and without opioid administration, allowing the surgery to be performed with intravenous sedation or laryngeal mask general anesthesia. The surgeries were uneventful, and no complications were reported. This approach warrants further investigation in hip fracture surgery.
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- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, San Filippo e Nicola Hospital, Avezzano, ITA
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- Anesthesiology, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, TUR
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, ITA
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Azienda Sanitaria Locale - Roma 1 (ASL Roma 1), Rome, ITA
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Santo Spirito Hospital, Rome, ITA
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Azienda Sanitaria Locale - Bari (ASL Bari) Ospedale Della Murgia "Fabio Perinei", Bari, ITA
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Kim JY, Lee JS, Kim JY, Yoon EJ, Lee W, Lee S, Kim DH. Iliopsoas plane block does not improve pain after primary total hip arthroplasty in the presence of multimodal analgesia: a single institution randomized controlled trial. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024:rapm-2023-105092. [PMID: 38286736 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2023-105092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND The clinical analgesic efficacy of iliopsoas plane block remains a subject of discussion. This study aimed to assess the analgesic efficacy of iliopsoas plane block under general anesthesia using multimodal analgesia. METHODS Fifty-six adult patients who underwent elective primary hip arthroplasty were enrolled. Patients were randomized to receive either a single-shot iliopsoas plane block (10 mL 0.75% ropivacaine with 1:200 000 epinephrine) or a sham block (10 mL normal saline). All patients received general anesthesia, multimodal analgesia (preoperative buprenorphine patch, 5 µg/h), intraoperative intravenous dexamethasone (8 mg) and nefopam (20 mg), and round-the-clock acetaminophen and celecoxib. The primary outcome was the numeric rating scale pain score at rest 6 hour after surgery. RESULTS Iliopsoas plane block did not have a notable advantage over the sham block in terms of pain relief at rest, as assessed by the numeric rating scale score, 6 hour after total hip arthroplasty (iliopsoas plane block: median, 4.0; IQR, 2.0-5.8; sham: median, 5.5; IQR, 2.3-6.8; median difference, -1.0; 95% CI -2.0 to 0.0; p≥0.999). Linear mixed model analysis showed no differences in pain scores, opioid consumption, quadriceps strength, or quality of recovery between the groups. CONCLUSIONS Iliopsoas plane block did not improve postoperative analgesia following total hip arthroplasty under general anesthesia with a multimodal analgesic regimen. The blockade of sensory femoral branches supplying the anterior hip capsule using iliopsoas plane block may not yield additional benefits concerning patient outcomes in the aforementioned clinical context. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05212038, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05212038.
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- Ji Yeong Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Lee TY, Chung CJ, Park SY. Comparing the Pericapsular Nerve Group Block and the Lumbar Plexus Block for Hip Fracture Surgery: A Single-Center Randomized Double-Blinded Study. J Clin Med 2023; 13:122. [PMID: 38202129 PMCID: PMC10779740 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Lumbar plexus blocks (LPBs) are routinely employed for analgesia in hip fracture surgery; however, a novel regional technique, the pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block, potentially offers comparable pain reduction while preserving motor function. Patients aged 45-90 years who underwent hip fracture surgery were allocated to receive either a PENG block or an LPB for analgesia. The primary outcome was the incidence of quadriceps motor block (defined as the paresis or paralysis of the knee extension) at 12 h postoperatively. The secondary outcomes included the performance time, the time to first analgesic requirement, postoperative intravenous (IV) fentanyl consumption, the ability to undergo physiotherapy at 24 and 48 h, complications, sensory and motor block assessments, postoperative numeric rating scale (NRS) pain scores, and patient outcome questionnaires. There was a significantly lower incidence of quadriceps motor block at 6 h (26.7% vs. 80.0%; p < 0.001) and at 12 h (20.0% vs. 56.7%; p = 0.010). The PENG block provided better preservation of the sensory block as well as better performance time (p < 0.001) and time to first analgesia requirement (p = 0.034), whereas the LPB resulted in lower postoperative IV fentanyl consumption at 24 h (p = 0.013). The PENG block demonstrated superiority over the LPB in preserving quadriceps strength and patient satisfaction without any substantial complications, despite higher opioid consumption within the first 24 h post-surgery.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan 49201, Republic of Korea; (T.Y.L.); (C.J.C.)
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Aygun H, Tulgar S, Yigit Y, Tasdemir A, Kurt C, Genc C, Bilgin S, Senoğlu N, Koksal E. Effect of ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block on pain during patient positioning for central nervous blockade in hip surgery: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:316. [PMID: 37715173 PMCID: PMC10503118 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02245-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Most patients with hip fractures are elderly patients with comorbidities, and well-managed pain management is associated with positive postoperative outcomes. In recent years, new indications for regional anesthesia techniques have been defined, and they have found more place in clinical practice. Herein we investigate the effect of US-guided PENG block on positioning pain and compare that effect to intravenous opioid in patients undergoing surgery under spinal anesthesia for hip fractures. Additionally, we sought to investigate the effect of PENG block on pain scores, opioid intake, time to first analgesic requirement, and quality of recovery within the first 24 h following surgery. METHODS In this study, patients were divided into the PENG (n = 42) and control group (n = 42) one hour prior to surgery. A team who was blinded to the assigned groups, collected and evaluated all data such as spinal anesthesia positioning pain, postoperative pain, opioid requirement. RESULTS Patients that underwent PENG had statistically significantly lower NRS scores after interventions, immediately before positioning, at positioning and at end of spinal anesthesia. Pain scores during positioning for spinal anesthesia were statistically significantly lower in the PENG group than in the control group (p < 0.001). Total morphine use over the first 24 h was extremely statistically significantly lower in the PENG group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Positive outcomes of PENG block in patient positioning pain before spinal anesthesia, postoperative pain scores, and morphine consumption are consistent with similar studies. High patient satisfaction in patients who underwent PENG block contributes to the literature. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04871061.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hakan Aygun
- Department of Anesthesiology, Bakircay University Faculty of Medicine Cigli Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
| | - Yavuz Yigit
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar.
- Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University, London, United Kingdom.
| | - Ayşe Tasdemir
- Department of Anesthesiology, Bakircay University Faculty of Medicine Cigli Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Cengizhan Kurt
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bakircay University Faculty of Medicine Cigli Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Caner Genc
- Department of Anesthesiology, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
| | - Sezgin Bilgin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
| | - Nimet Senoğlu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Bakircay University Faculty of Medicine Cigli Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Ersin Koksal
- Department of Anesthesiology, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun, Turkey
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Bakircay University Faculty of Medicine Cigli Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
- Department of Anesthesiology, Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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