Peripheral nerve block use in revision hip and knee arthroplasties for periprosthetic joint infections: a 10-year trend analysis

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the use of peripheral nerve blocks in revision hip and knee arthroplasties due to periprosthetic joint infections over a decade.
• Conducted a trend analysis over 10 years
• Analyzed the impact of peripheral nerve blocks on revisions
• Compared outcomes with primary joint arthroplasties
• Peripheral nerve blocks improved pain outcomes in revision surgeries
• Use of nerve blocks increased in the last decade
• Revisions showed greater pain management needs than primary arthroplasties.