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Intraarticular infiltration favoured over FICB for preoperative analgesia of intracapsular fracture
January 2019
Intraarticular infiltration favoured over FICB for preoperative analgesia of intracapsular fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Fascia-iliaca compartment block vs intra-articular hip injection for preoperative pain management in intracapsular hip fractures: A blind, randomized, controlled trial
Injury. 2018 Dec;49(12):2203-2208. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.09.042Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
143 patients awaiting surgery for an intracapsular fracture were randomized to either a fascia iliaca compartment block or intraarticular infiltration analgesia. Only 120 patients - 70 from the FICB group and 50 from the IAIA group - were available for analysis. Outcome measures included pain scores measured at 20 minutes, 12 hours, 24 hours, and 48 hours after administration, and requirement and ...
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