Why the study?
Pain management poses a unique challenge in elderly patients with hip fracture, motivating a review of the anatomical and technical aspects and evidence for regional techniques.
Do peripheral nerve blocks improve pain relief and reduce opioid use in elderly patients with hip fractures?
Do peripheral nerve blocks improve pain relief and reduce opioid use in elderly patients with hip fractures?
Peripheral nerve blocks, particularly FICB and FNB, are effective and safe analgesic adjuncts that reduce opioid requirements and associated complications in elderly patients with hip fractures.
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FICB and FNB remain first-line for hip fracture analgesia; leaves open optimal technique and outcomes in prospective trials.
Dangle et al. (2020) studied this question.
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