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Regional nerve blocks improve pain and function in patients with hip fracture
July 2017
Regional nerve blocks improve pain and function in patients with hip fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Regional Nerve Blocks Improve Pain and Functional Outcomes in Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Trial
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2016 Dec;64(12):2433-2439Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
161 patients presenting to the emergency department with a hip fracture were randomized to administration of a femoral nerve block in the ED followed by a fascia iliac block within 24 hours, or to standard intravenous and oral analgesia during the perioperative stay. Patients were followed up for preoperative and postoperative pain, opioid consumption, functional ability, and the incidence of opio...
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