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To verify the safety and efficacy of the femoral rami and obturator nerve trunk block in providing anterior hip analgesia during total hip arthroplasty.

April 26, 2026BMC AnesthesiologyOpen Access

Ultrasound-guided femoral rami and obturator nerve trunk (FRONT) block for total hip arthroplasty: an analgesic regimen for anterior hip

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To verify the safety and efficacy of the femoral rami and obturator nerve trunk block in providing anterior hip analgesia during total hip arthroplasty.
Descriptive case series study
Included elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty
Utilized ultrasound-guided femoral rami and obturator nerve block for analgesia
Successful anterior hip analgesia achieved with FRONT block
Reduced opioid consumption noted postoperatively
Safety and efficacy of FRONT block demonstrated in the elderly population

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Descriptive case series shows improved anterior hip analgesia in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, indicating a promising regimen.

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Cao et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edab814a46254e215b376f https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-026-03847-3

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Implication

Descriptive case series shows improved anterior hip analgesia in elderly patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, indicating a promising regimen.

Ultrasound-guided femoral rami and obturator nerve trunk (FRONT) block for total hip arthroplasty: an analgesic regimen for anterior hip

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Ultrasound-guided femoral rami and obturator nerve trunk (FRONT) block for total hip arthroplasty: an analgesic regimen for anterior hip

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