ArticleLocal and regional anesthesia2022
Transmuscular Quadratus Lumborum Block versus Infrainguinal Fascia Iliaca Nerve Block for Patients Undergoing Elective Hip Replacement: A Double-blinded, Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Comparative efficacy of analgesic techniques in total hip arthroplasty : a systematic review and network meta-analysis of more than 100 randomized studies incorporating minimal clinically important difference.Bone & joint open · 2026Pooled it
- The efficacy and safety of peripheral nerve blocks for postoperative analgesia following total hip arthroplasty: a network meta-analysis.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Pooled it
- Regional anaesthesia modalities for primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis.British journal of anaesthesia · 2025Pooled it
- Single-Injection Liposomal Bupivacaine Adductor Canal Block for Pain Control and Recovery After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Double‑Blinded Study.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Trial
- Ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca block versus quadratus lumborum block for perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing hip surgery. A randomised controlled trial.Anaesthesiology intensive therapy · 2023Trial
- Comparative efficacy of different nerve block technologies for postoperative pain management in hip arthroplasty: a network meta-analysis.European journal of medical research · 2026Article
- Implementing Evidence-Based, Phase-Specific Multimodal Analgesia for Total Joint Arthroplasty: An Interprofessional Review for Nursing Practice and Management.Journal of nursing management · 2026Review
- Quadratus lumborum block vs femoral/fascia iliaca block for hip surgeries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2025Review
- Preoperative Analgesia Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine Following Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block in Patients with Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Observer-Blinded Study.Pain and therapy · 2025Article
- The Effectiveness of Quadratus Lumborum and Fascia Iliaca Blocks on Patient Outcomes in Hip Arthroplasty.Pain research & management · 2024Review
- Regional anesthesia for hip surgery: A review of current approaches and their application to clinical practice.Saudi journal of anaesthesiaReview
- Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Bilateral Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block at the Lateral Supra-arcuate Ligament with Conventional Epidural Block in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study.Journal of medical ultrasoundArticle
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Abstract
Purpose: Transmuscular quadratus lumborum (TQL) block has been described as an effective option for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing hip replacement with single injection described as providing analgesia for up to 24 h. We hypothesize that a TQL block, when compared to fascia iliaca block (FIB), will provide better analgesia and less motor block in the initial 24-h postoperative period. Patients and Methods: Fifty patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery, ASA I-III, were included in the study. Patients were randomized into two groups. Patients in group A received spinal anesthesia followed by FIB. Patients in group B received spinal anesthesia followed by TQLB. Postoperative pain scores and motor block were assessed at 6 and 24 hours. The primary outcome measure was 24 h total morphine consumption. Secondary outcome measures included pain score (VNS) and motor block (modified Bromage scale) at 6 and 24 h postoperatively. Results: There was no statistical difference in morphine consumption between the two groups ( Conclusion: Transmuscular quadratus lumborum block along with spinal anesthesia for patients undergoing elective hip replacement surgery does not reduce opioid consumption or motor weakness when compared to fascia iliaca block. The results and conclusion apply to a dose of 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine used in each group.
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