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ReviewCurrent pain and headache reports2025

Efficacy of Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Block for Pain Management in Hip Surgeries: A Narrative Review.

Alan D Kaye, Trevor P Giles, Emily O'Brien, Allison M Picou, Austin Thomassen, Nicholas L Thomas, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Jeffrey Sterritt, Matthew A Slitzky, Prabandh Reddy Buchhanolla and 1 more

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Review in Current pain and headache reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Alan D KayeDepartments of Anesthesiology and Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Neurosciences, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Trevor P GilesSt. George's University School of Medicine, True Blue, West Indies, Grenada.
Emily O'BrienSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Allison M PicouSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Austin ThomassenSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Nicholas L ThomasSchool of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Shahab AhmadzadehDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Jeffrey SterrittDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Matthew A SlitzkyBurke Rehabilitation Hospital, White Plains, NY, 01605, USA.
Prabandh Reddy BuchhanollaDepartment of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA.
Sahar ShekoohiDepartment of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 71103, USA. sahar.shekoohi@lsuhs.edu.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewHip surgeries are commonly associated with significant postoperative pain, which can hinder early mobilization, prolong hospital stays, and increase healthcare costs. Effective pain management in this patient population is crucial to improving outcomes and reducing complications. RECENT

findingsTraditional pain control methods, such as systemic opioids, are often associated with adverse effects, including respiratory depression, nausea, and delayed recovery. Regional anesthesia techniques, particularly the suprainguinal fascia iliaca block (SFIB), have gained attention for the potential to provide targeted, long-lasting analgesia with fewer systemic side effects.

conclusionThis narrative review evaluates efficacy of the SFIB, an effective and safe technique for postoperative pain management in hip surgeries. The fascia iliaca block, initially described as a low-volume alternative to the lumbar plexus block, has evolved, with the suprainguinal approach demonstrating particular promise. By accessing the lumbar plexus and blocking the femoral, obturator, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves, the SIFIB provides broad analgesia to the hip region. Recent studies have highlighted that, compared to traditional infrainguinal approaches, the suprainguinal technique offers superior spread and more consistent pain control related to its targeted proximity to the inguinal ligament. Consequently, this technique may optimize perioperative pain management and improve functional recovery in patients undergoing hip surgeries.

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HipNerve BlockPain ManagementPostoperative PainFasciaHumansHip surgeriesPain managementRegional anesthesiaSuprainguinal fascia iliaca block

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PMID39976753

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