Trial reportMedicine2016
Ultrasound-guided continuous femoral nerve block vs continuous fascia iliaca compartment block for hip replacement in the elderly: A randomized controlled clinical trial (CONSORT).
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Is Femoral Nerve Block Superior to Fascia Iliac Block in Hip Surgery? Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.BioMed research international · 2022Pooled it
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- The efficiency and safety of fascia iliaca block for pain control after total joint arthroplasty: A meta-analysis.Medicine · 2017Pooled it
- Effect of adding dexmedetomidine to fascia iliaca compartment block on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing femoral fractures surgery: A randomized double-blind clinical trial.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Trial
- Combination of post-fascia iliaca compartment block and dexmedetomidine in pain and inflammation control after total hip arthroplasty for elder patients: a randomized control study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2020Trial
- A Randomized Controlled Trial of FNB versus FICB for Patients with Femoral Neck Fractures Before Spinal Anesthesia.Clinical interventions in aging · 2020Trial
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- Analgesic effect of iliofascial compartment combined with quadratus lumborum block for pediatric developmental dysplasia of the hip surgery: a retrospective cohort study.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Article
- Nerve block reduces the incidence of 3-year postoperative mortality: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
- Review
- Comparison of Femoral Nerve Block and Fascia Iliaca Block for Proximal Femoral Fracture in the Elderly Patient: A Meta-analysis.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Combined fascia iliaca compartment block and monitored anesthesia care for geriatric patients with hip fracture: Two case reports.World journal of clinical cases · 2021Article
- Ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca block combined with a sacral plexus block for lower extremity surgery: A case report.Medicine · 2020Article
- Anesthetic management of geriatric patients.Korean journal of anesthesiology · 2020Review
- Perioperative multidisciplinary implementation enhancing recovery after hip arthroplasty in geriatrics with preoperative chronic hypoxaemia.Scientific reports · 2019Observational
- Ultrasound-guided continuous fascia iliaca compartment block for pre-operative pain control in very elderly patients with hip fracture: A randomized controlled trial.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2018Article
- Nerve Blocks in the Geriatric Patient With Hip Fracture: A Review of the Current Literature and Relevant Neuroanatomy.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2017Review
- Geriatric Anesthesia-related Morbidity and Mortality in China: Current Status and Trend.Chinese medical journal · 2017Review
- Fascia iliaca compartment block versus no block for pain control after lower limb surgery: a meta-analysis.Journal of pain research · 2017Article
- Comparative Study to Evaluate the Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Pericapsular Nerve Group Block Versus Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block on the Postoperative Analgesic Effect in Patients Undergoing Surgeries for Hip Fracture under Spinal Anesthesia.Anesthesia, essays and researchesArticle
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Abstract
backgroundContinuous femoral nerve block and fascia iliaca compartment block are 2 traditional anesthesia methods in orthopedic surgeries, but it is controversial which method is better. The objective of this study was to compare the practicality, efficacy, and complications of the 2 modalities in hip replacement surgery in the elderly and to assess the utility of a novel cannula-over-needle set.
methodsIn this prospective, randomized controlled clinical investigation, 60 elderly patients undergoing hip replacement were randomly assigned to receive either continuous femoral nerve block or continuous fascia iliaca compartment block. After ultrasound-guided nerve block, all patients received general anesthesia for surgery and postoperative analgesia through an indwelling cannula. Single-factor analysis of variance was used to compare the outcome variables between the 2 groups.
resultsThere was a significant difference between the 2 groups in the mean visual analog scale scores (at rest) at 6 hours after surgery: 1.0 ± 1.3 in the femoral nerve block group vs 0.5 ± 0.8 in the fascia iliaca compartment block group (P < 0.05). The femoral nerve block group had better postoperative analgesia on the medial aspect of the thigh, whereas the fascia iliaca compartment block group had better analgesia on the lateral aspect of the thigh. There were no other significant differences between the groups.
conclusionsBoth ultrasound-guided continuous femoral nerve block and fascia iliaca compartment block with the novel cannula-over-needle provide effective anesthesia and postoperative analgesia for elderly hip replacement patients.
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