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OTA 2020: Preoperative FICB Improves Patient Satisfaction and Reduces Opioid Use After Hip Surgery

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October 2020

OTA 2020: Preoperative FICB Improves Patient Satisfaction and Reduces Opioid Use After Hip Surgery

Vol: 9| Issue: 10| Number:22| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Fascia Iliaca Block Decreases Hip Fracture Postoperative Opioid Consumption: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Contributing Authors:
J Thompson D Galos C Ruotolo RC Dengenis M Long

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A total of 46 patients undergoing hip surgery were randomized into receiving pre-operative fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) and a standard post-operative pain regimen or a standard post-operative pain regimen only. The primary outcome of interest was consumption of pain medication (acetaminophen, tramadol, morphine) post-surgery. Secondary outcomes of interest included functional recovery an...

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