Psoas Compartment Block Versus Fascia Iliaca Block After Total Hip Arthroplasty
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2013-09-01
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Summary
A psoas compartment block has been used with good results for postoperative pain relief after
total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, case reports describing serious complications after
the use of this block, have been reported. The fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) has
been shown to be a reliable block for postoperative pain relief for procedures and injuries
involving the hip. The investigators have not found any literature that has compared these
two blocks. This study will compare the two blocks when used for post-operative pain relief
after THA.